Heavy rain and snow are expected to continue across Kern County’s mountain communities this week after a fast-moving storm caught some drivers off guard Monday, stranding vehicles and forcing road closures in the Frazier Park and Pine Mountain Club areas.
The storm moved into southern Kern County early in the day, bringing heavy rain before quickly transitioning to snow by midday. According to the California Highway Patrol’s Fort Tejon area office, the rapid change in conditions led to multiple vehicles becoming stuck on Mil Potrero Highway as drivers attempted to leave the area ahead of the storm.
“The storm hit pretty quick. Snow fell sooner than forecasted, and a lot of people were caught off guard and unprepared,” said CHP Officer D.C. Williams…