Winter weather pounds SoCal with hail, lightning, snow

Monday, May 8, 2017
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A winter-like storm hit Southern California quickly on a spring Sunday, bringing hail, lightning and even snow to mountain communities.

Hail fell inland from West Covina and Chino Hills to further east areas of San Bernardino County.
[Ads /]
A funnel cloud was spotted in the San Dimas area, and a land spout was seen in Victorville Sunday afternoon. Residents were warned to stay inside if possible.

A land spout was seen touching down near the Victorville airport on Sunday, May 7, 2017.

Maritza Dena



Funnel cloud seen over San Dimas


Lightning was also seen in some areas, while snow fell at the 4,500-foot level in the mountains.

Winter weather pounds SoCal with hail, lightning, snow

[Ads /]
The storms came just days after the region saw more typical summer-like conditions in the 80-degree range.

RELATED: Latest weather forecast from ABC7

Spring storm hitting Southland

The storms were expected to continue through Sunday night, with some rain expected through Monday and cool temperatures the rest of the week.
Copyright © 2024 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.