Cold Storm Brings Snow To Sierra – And Some Snowflakes To Coast Range
NYACK (CBS13/AP) -- The coldest temperatures of the winter are likely from a low-pressure system predicted to bring snow to California mountains.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory beginning Sunday evening for gusty winds and icy road conditions in mountain areas across the state.
Our Mobile Weather Lab shows Castle Peak at 10 degrees in the Sierra @GoodDaySac @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/qaIRqozeMM
— Sean Bennett (@tvseanb) February 19, 2018
Forecasters say snow could fall at elevations as low as 1,500 feet (450 meters) in greater Los Angeles and certain areas could see up to three inches. Some six inches could fall to the north in the Sierra Nevada.
Looking mighty fine this AM, @squawalpine! The resorts received 6" of snow in the past 24 hours. Today's high will be in the upper TEENS in the #Sierra, bundle up and enjoy that fresh snow! @CBSSacramento @GoodDaySac pic.twitter.com/ZcTmupDdJD
— Dina Kupfer (@DinaKupfer) February 19, 2018
The weather service says records could be set as temperatures dip below freezing in the San Francisco Bay Area before a warming trend begins Tuesday.
A few snowflakes falling in the Santa Cruz mountains this morning. Not enough to stick, but they sure were beautiful! (Lasted about a minute and a half.) pic.twitter.com/18hJb3hwhw
— Sandra Osborne (@SandraOsborneTV) February 19, 2018
Officials are warning that subfreezing temperatures could harm crops and vegetation. People are urged to bring animals inside.