Heavy Snow — P W Riverside, California

2002-12-20 · P W Riverside, California

Wider weather episode

A winter storm brought heavy snow to the mountains with 10 to 14 inches falling at elevations above 6000 feet and 2 to 8 inches falling at elevations between 4000 and 6000 feet. Fog and snow reduced visibility to less than 100 feet in the Cajon Pass. Light snow fell in the Apple Valley. Minor flooding occurred over the parts of the Inland Empire and the San Diego Coast and Valleys. Heavy surf combined with high astronomical tides caused 1 to 4 feet of coastal flooding and beach erosion between Oceanside and Del Mar, and major damage to the Ocean Beach Pier.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5321885. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.