Heavy Snow — P Sw San Bernardino, California

1998-02-16 to 1998-02-17 · P Sw San Bernardino, California

Wider weather episode

A low pressure trough at the surface, and very cold air aloft, set the stage for heavy snow in the mountains. Snow was reported as low as 3500 feet. Eight to twelve inches of snow fell above 5500 feet, with six to eight inches as low as 4500 feet. The cold, unstable conditions triggered a waterspout which was visible off of Point Loma.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5631319. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.