The Brief
- A multi-day wind event begins Wednesday afternoon, bringing 35–50 mph gusts to the mountains and valleys before peaking with a stronger Santa Ana event on Friday and Saturday.
- Damaging gusts of up to 70 mph are possible in high-risk corridors, posing a significant threat of downed trees, power outages, and hazardous crosswinds for high-profile vehicles.
- Cold air following the gusts will drop snow levels to 4,000 feet, creating a 10% to 20% chance of light snow over the Grapevine on Thursday morning.
LOS ANGELES – Southern California is gearing up for a prolonged period of unsettled weather as a series of wind events descends on the region.
Beginning Wednesday, residents should prepare for “damaging wind gusts” and possible travel disruptions that are expected to last through early next week, according to the National Weather Service.
What we know:…