Blizzard in Ventura County Mountains, California

Rare blizzard conditions developed in the mountains of Ventura county. Heavy snowfall was reported with totals between 2 and 4 feet reported above 5000 feet. Along with the heavy snowfall, strong southerly winds produced dangerous winter weather conditions with visibilities of near zero miles. Some peak gusts from the area include: San Guillermo (gust 87 MPH) and Rose Valley (gust 64 MPH).

A powerful winter storm brought heavy rain, heavy snow and strong winds to Southwestern California. Rainfall totals ranged from 2 to 5 inches across coastal and valleys areas with 4 to 10 inches across the foothills and mountains. Snow levels dropped down, resulting in significant snowfall across the mountains. Below 5000 feet, 6 to 12 inches of snow was reported while the resort level (greater than 6000 feet) received 2 to 5 feet of snowfall. With the snowfall and strong winds, a Blizzard Warning was issues for the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. As for winds, peak gusts of 60 to 80 MPH were reported.