Heavy Snow — Nc Riverside, California

1998-03-28 · Nc Riverside, California

Event narrative

An unseasonably cold and strong weather disturbance moved through southeastern California. Snow levels dropped to around 3500 feet. Snow showers developed late in the morning at the higher elevations of Joshua Tree National Park and continued into mid-afternoon. Around 2 inches of snow fell at Key's View, elevation 5200 feet, and 6 inches at Covington, elevation 4000 feet.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5641914. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.