CAJON PASS, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Round 2 of a winter weather system will be bringing more rain showers with lower snow levels for the mountains.
This storm will bring light to moderate to heavy rainfall at times. Scattered thunderstorms are not out of the question.
The Southern California Weather Force has posted the map below is the week total rain.
The timing of round 2 storm for the Inland Empire, Cajon Pass, mountains area, and the high desert below.
Off and on scattered rain showers Tuesday morning before round 2 starts.
Timing for Inland Empire/Cajon Pass. Light rain showers could start around 8am-11am on Tuesday morning. Heavy rain shower could start around 3pm-6pm. Heavy fog/rain in the Cajon Pass. The Cajon Pass/foothills area could get about 1 to 2+ inches of rain total. The Inland Empire cities could get about a ½ inch to 1+ inch of rain total; each city could vary. Snow level will drop to 4,000 feet and that’s the top of the Cajon Pass. The pass should stay open with this storm with a dusting to 1 inch of snow.
Timing of the storm for the High Desert. The rain showers could start around 3pm-6pm on Tuesday. The High Desert cities like Hesperia/Victorville could get about a ½+ inch of rain total; each city could vary. Less rain in the Barstow area. Strong gusty winds up to 60 mph before and after the storm.
Off and on scattered snow showers Tuesday morning before round 2 starts.
Timing of the storm for the Mountains like Wrightwood. Snow showers could start around 9am-11am. Heavy snow will start around 2pm-5pm Monday morning. Snow level will be around 5,000 feet and drop on Wednesday to 4,000 ft. Wrightwood could get about a inch to 4 to 12+ inches of snow total; Strong gusty winds up to 60 mph.
If you travel through the Cajon Pass expect heavy traffic due to the weather condition that can change quickly. One-minute light rain then the next minute heavy rain. Remember to SLOW DOWN in the rain or in foggy conditions.
Remember Head Lights “on” in the rain in the daytime.
Slow down to maintain control and leave space between vehicles.
Timing of this storm could change.
There is more rain on Wednesday and Thursday morning.
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