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Benseather.com Forecast
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Bensweather.com Forecast Updated: Wednesday, Mar 12 @ 05:06pm
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| We experienced some cool and unsettled weather out there today with spotty showers, but nothing significant. A major winter storm will bear down on the area this evening with clouds and winds once again increasing. We could see a few light showers through tonight, but the heaviest is likely to arrive after midnight through about 10 am tomorrow. Expect southwest winds 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph at times. The snow level will fall from around 7,000 feet tonight to near 3,000 feet on Thursday with snow showers continuing, tapering off a bit by afternoon. A few thunderstorms or thundersnow is also possible. We may get a little break in the action Thursday night through Friday morning with just occasional snow showers, increasing again Friday afternoon as one last disturbance moves through the area. Colder through the end of the week as highs drop into the 30's with lows down in the teens. Snowfall accumulations through Friday may be quite variable based on location and elevation, but most areas over 5,000 feet can expect about a foot or more of snow. For our friends across the Rim, around a foot is a good bet, 8-14 inches for eastern Big Bear, Baldwin Lake, etc., 12-18 inches across western areas, i.e. Big Bear Lake, with upwards of 2 feet possible at resort level and above 7,000 feet. Conditions will dry out and stabilize over the weekend with fair and warmer weather returning. Another weaker storm may affect the area early next week with some showers possible later Monday into Tuesday, then we may get a longer opportunity to dry out as the jetstream lifts northward. If traveling into the mountains this week, be prepared for very hazardous winter weather driving conditions, pack a flashlight, extra food, water & warm clothing in case you become stranded, and always carry chains!
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8-16" POSSIBLE
