Winter Weather — Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest, California

2019-02-06 · Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest, California

Event narrative

One foot of snow estimated by trail runner/weather spotter near Junipero Serra Peak.

Wider weather episode

A mid/upper low with a very cold airmass moved through in early February bringing snow to lower elevation peaks across the region prompting a rare Winter Weather Advisory. Junipero Serra Peak received around a foot of snow. Rainfall just ahead of this system also brought roadway flooding and minor debris flows.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 800444. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.