UPDATE–Lebec, Frazier Park, Lake of the Woods, Cuddy Valley, Lockwood Valley, Pine Mountain Club, Piñon Pines (Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at 9 a.m.)—A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by The National Weather Service, Jerry Ferris reports. “Wet roads will become icy in spots as colder air moves into the region later today and tonight.”

NWS Winter Weather Advisory
…A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM PST THURSDAY…

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow…which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 11 AM PST Thursday.

* Snow levels will be around 5000 feet today and lower to 4000 feet this evening.

* Snow accumulations by Thursday morning will range from a dusting to an inch at pass level and 2 to 5 inches above 5000 feet. Wet roads will become icy in spots as colder air moves into the region later today and tonight.

* LOCATIONS…Frazier Park…Cuddy Valley…Bear Valley Springs…
Tehachapi…Lebec…Interstate 5 through Tejon Pass…Highway 58 through Tehachapi Pass.

* WINDS…Westerly at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph through the passes.

* IMPACTS…Winter driving conditions…slick snow covered roads and possible travel delays.

Here is the current forecast for Frazier Park:

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain showers likely before 10am, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy, with a north northwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.

Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.

Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Additional Forecasts and Information

This is part of the February 17, 2017 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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