5 Fwy through the Grapevine could be closed due to snow, ice and strong gusts, NWS says
LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- Dangerously strong winds continue to sweep across parts of Los Angeles County Sunday, with forecasters warning drivers that the Grapevine might be shut down due to snow and ice and strong gusts.
A wind advisory will be in effect from 7 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
"...Through Sunday, travel on the I-5 corridor #Grapevine may be delayed/closed due to MOUNTAIN SNOW/ICE and WARNING LEVEL WINDS gusting 60-80 mph,'' the National Weather Service's Los Angeles office wrote on X. "Avoid mountain travel tonight-Sunday. Chance blizzard conditions with low visibilities from blowing snow.''
The weather service predicted a slight chance of rain after midnight, but said precipitation would be light, except along the north slopes of the mountains, including the Grapevine, where a few inches of snow could accumulate. Snow levels initially between 4,000 and 5,000 feet Saturday evening will drop to 2,500 to 3,000 feet overnight.
Highs Sunday will be in the 60s with westerly and northwestern wind gusts of up to 45 mph in the greater Los Angeles area.
The weather service warned Southland residents to use extra caution when driving, especially in high-profile vehicles, and to secure outdoor objects.
Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-60s Saturday, then drop into the mid-40s on Saturday night.
The cold weather pattern will likely persist into Tuesday, the NWS said.
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