Heavy Snow in San Diego T X W, California

Heavy Snow March 17, 2002 – March 18, 2002 · San Diego T X W, California

Injuries

The wider storm

Border Patrol agents rescued five separate groups of people who were lightly clad and suffering from hypothermia in the San Diego Mountains near Pine Valley. Whiteout conditions were reported over the High Desert areas. The snow level was near 2500 feet. More than 12 inches of snow fell above 6000 level in less than 12 hours. Thunderstorms were present during the middle of the night. Lightning struck an aircraft on final approach into San Diego International Airport. Small hail was reported over the Apple Valley.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5281718. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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