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Colder Temperatures Arrive, High Winds Expected in Some Areas

Welcome to the second day of winter.
The cold front that passed over the area last night brought "scattered shower activity" (20% chance of rain), the National Weather Service said in a special weather statement this morning. 60-70 miles per hour gusts are expected in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys while gusts in the rest of the Southland could get up to 50 miles per hour.
High temperatures are expected to be in the 60s with lows in the 40s. Some areas will experience sub-freezing temperatures. Snow levels have fallen to as low as 3,000 feet.
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It's been many, many years since we saw this much snow in our mountains. Going up there right now isn't safe, but here are some places where you can enjoy the view and snap a pic.
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April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.
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Another Missing Hiker Has Been Found Dead In San Gabriels As Search For Actor Julian Sands ContinuesBob Gregory, 62, went missing the same day as Sands. His body was recovered near Mount Islip.