197 WWUS46 KLOX 251131 WSWLOX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA 331 AM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 CAZ052>054-260000- /O.CON.KLOX.WS.W.0006.211226T0000Z-211226T1800Z/ Santa Barbara County Mountains-Ventura County Mountains- Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range- Including the cities of San Marcos Pass, San Rafael Wilderness Area, Dick Smith Wilderness Area, Lockwood Valley, Mount Pinos, Acton, Mount Wilson, and Sandberg 331 AM PST Sat Dec 25 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches likely above 5000 feet, with lighter accumulations down to 3500 to 4000 feet by late tonight or early Sunday morning. Southwest winds gusting up to 45 mph will likely cause reduced visibilities in blowing snow. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Mountains, Ventura County Mountains and Los Angeles County Mountains excluding the Santa Monica Range. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely be very difficult in the mountains with significant delays and possible road closures. Snow will likely lower to pass level Saturday night through Sunday morning, with a couple inches of snow accumulation possible along Interstate 5 near the Grapevine. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions from CalTrans are available by calling 1 800 4 2 7 7 6 2 3. && $$ ASR