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Winter Storm in Los Angeles County Mountains, California
Winter Storm January 4, 2023 – January 6, 2023 · Los Angeles County Mountains, California
What the National Weather Service wrote
Winter storm conditions developed across the mountains of Los Angeles county. Snow levels remained above 6000 feet and resort level elevations (7000+ feet) reported between 8 and 16 inches of snowfall. Additionally, very strong and gusty winds developed. Some peak wind gusts include: Magic Mountain Truck Trail (gust 97 MPH), Yucca Circle (gust 75 MPH) and Sandberg (gust 59 MPH).
The wider storm
A winter storm brought strong winds, moderate to heavy rainfall and high elevation snowfall to the area. Overall, rainfall totals ranged from 2 to 4 inches across coastal and valley areas with 4 to 8 inches across the foothills and mountains. Rainfall intensities were moderate, resulting in widespread nuisance urban flooding. Snow levels remained very high, above 6000 feet, with the resort level receiving 8-16 inches of snowfall. Along with the rain and snow, gusty southerly winds were reported with gusts up to 87 MPH.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1079250. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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