The area’s first winter storm of the new year is expected to unleash rain, gusty wind and mountain snow across Southern California, which could lead to road closures, including the Grapevine, forecasters said Wednesday. The system is expected to bring about 24 hours of rain and cold temperatures, but by Friday, the region will dry out with a warming trend into the weekend. With significant snow expected in Southern California’s mountain areas, road closures for Angeles Crest Highway, Highway 33 and the Grapevine section of Interstate 5 are anticipated, Phillips said. Wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph are also anticipated, with mountain areas experiencing the strongest blasts, she said. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s outlook for Jan. 22-28 shows below-average precipitation for most of California, especially Southern California, while temperatures are expected to be above normal.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 15, 2020 17:48 UTC