Winter Storm — N Ventura, California

2005-01-02 to 2005-01-04 · N Ventura, California

Wider weather episode

A powerful Pacific storm brought heavy rain, snow and flash flooding to Southern California. Overall...thestorm dumped 1 to 4 inches of rainfall over the area with mountain locations receiving the highest amounts. The heavy rain produced flash flooding across Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. In Santa Barbara county, Cold Springs Road at State Route 192 was closed due to flash flooding and mudslides as well as the junction of Santa Susanna Pass and Rocky Peak Road. In Ventura county, the Pacific Coast Highway was closed from Point Mugu to the Ventura and Los Angeles county line. In Los Angeles county, the Pacific Coast Highway was closed from the Ventura county border to Malibu. In the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, snow levels dropped to around 4500 feet, resulting in up to 30 inches of snowfall.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5437642. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.