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Your SoCal Weather Report For Friday, March 15: Lingering Santa Ana Winds This Morning
Forecast highs for Friday. The National Weather Service there's a chance of light showers hitting the southland this weekend.
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Santa Ana winds will linger this morning, mostly in the mountains and valleys, but come later this afternoon expect calmer weather — followed by a chance of rain.
Quick Facts
- Today’s weather: Sunny, windy
- Beaches: upper 60s
- Mountains: upper 40s higher elevations, 50s/60s lower elevations
- Inland: upper 60s
- Warnings and advisories: High Wind Warning, Winter Storm Warning
The offshore flow will continue to keep temperatures cool today — expect highs in the mid to upper 60s across the Southland, up to the low 70s in the San Fernando Valley.
In the Riverside and San Bernardino county mountains, daytime highs for higher elevations will continue to be in the mid 40s as snowfall will continue throughout the day. At lower elevations, expect highs in the 50s and 60s and very windy conditions. In the San Gabriel mountains, higher elevations will see highs in the 50s, in the 60s for the lower elevations. The Santa Ana mountains will see highs in the mid 60s.
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Tonight's lows will drop to the low 50s for the inland coast, upper 40s for the valleys, 30s for the mountains.
About those Santa Anas and snow
Santa Ana winds today will continue through the morning, but will die down in the afternoon.
The National Weather Service says winds will reach up to 45 mph, while the San Gabriel mountains could see wind gusts up to 50 mph and even stronger gusts in the valleys.
Meanwhile, snow showers and precipitation are forecasted for the San Bernardino and Riverside mountains this weekend. Forecasters say areas above 6,500 feet will see up to a foot of snow and about 8 inches as low as 5,500 feet. It will be windy with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Snow fall begins today until the evening — if you plan on traveling, take necessary precautions.
High wind tips
Safety tips from Southern California Edison
- Watch for traffic signals that may be out. Approach those intersections as four-way stops.
- Make sure you have a battery-operated radio and flashlights. Check the batteries to make sure they are fresh. Use flashlights for lighting during a power outage; do not use candles because they may pose a significant fire hazard.
- If you’re in a vehicle with a fallen power line on it, stay in the vehicle and remain calm until help arrives. It is OK to use your cellphone to call 911. If you must leave the vehicle, remember to exit away from downed power lines and exit by jumping from the vehicle and landing with both feet together. You must not touch the vehicle and the ground at the same time. Then proceed away from the vehicle by shuffling and not picking up your feet until you are several yards away.
- Water and electricity don’t mix. Water is an excellent conductor of electricity. Do not step in or enter any water that a downed power line may be touching.
- Do not use any equipment inside that is designed for outdoor heating or cooking. Such equipment can emit carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
- If you use a generator, place it outdoors and plug individual appliances directly into it, using a heavy-duty extension cord. Connecting generators directly to household circuits creates “backfeed,” which is dangerous to repair crews.
- Leave the doors of your refrigerator and freezer closed to keep food as fresh as possible. Place blocks of ice inside to help keep food cold. Check food carefully for signs of spoilage.
- Check on your neighbors to make sure everyone is safe.
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Things to do
- MUSE/IQUE: 'America’s Cultural Renaissance of 1974': Live music collective MUSE/IQUE brings the glamor and intrigue of 1970s Los Angeles to the stage with innovative musical tributes to Stevie Wonder, Jerry Goldsmith, Los Lobos, Joni Mitchell, and The Eagles. Artistic director Rachael Worby reimagines the live orchestra experience by blending history, curation and art at the Taper.
- It's Food Friday. Did you know the Health Food Culture has been a part of the San Fernando Valley (818 represent!) for decades? LAist's contributor Josh Heller shares some history and other vegan spots to checkout in the valley.
- And looking for new things to watch this weekend? Checkout my colleague's guide.
Check out our full list of things to do this weekend.
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