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Winter Weather in Orange County Coastal Plain, California

Winter Weather January 28, 2002 – January 29, 2002 · Orange County Coastal Plain, California

The wider storm

A cold Pacific Storm brought 4 to 6 inches of snow to the mountains. Traces of snow fell at elevations below 1000 feet. Hail accumulated to several inches deep along the San Diego County coastal mesas. Several semi-tractor trailers jack-knifed or overturned in the snow and rain during the morning and afternoon commute hours, causing major highways to be closed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5277655. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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