The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Saturday, indicating a span of adverse weather conditions sweeping through Southern California, including parts of the Central Coast and the Santa Barbara area.
Effective from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, residents and travelers are advised to prepare for a mix of light rain, mountain snow, and potential thunderstorms throughout the day.
Forecasters expect snow accumulations to reach up to 5 inches in areas with an elevation of around 5000 feet. Specifically, the advisory targets the Northern Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. These regions will likely see the bulk of snowfall, ushering in slippery road conditions and increased risks of travel disruptions.
The low-pressure system is poised to not only bring snow to higher elevations but also light rain to other parts of the region, starting Saturday morning.
Satellite imagery shows the low that will sweep through S CA bringing rain, areas of gusty winds & mtn snow along w/ a chc for tstms over the interior. Rain starts Sat morning as light rain, transitioning into a showery pattern in the afternoon. #socal #cawx #CArain pic.twitter.com/epAQleJO1m
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) April 25, 2025
This is expected to transition to a showery pattern in the afternoon, possibly escalating to heavier showers or thunderstorms. Such conditions can induce brief, heavy downpours, small hail, gusty winds, and even lightning. Snow or graupel could descend to as low as 4000-3500 feet in elevation.
In terms of rain, Santa Barbara is forecasted to receive approximately 0.49 inches, with nearby Santa Ynez expecting around 0.45 inches. Lompoc is slated for 0.4 inches, Santa Maria for 0.35 inches, Ojai for 0.55 inches, and Oxnard for 0.36 inches.
The National Weather Service advises locals and visitors to prepare for the onset of slippery roads and to exercise caution while driving. They further recommend paying particular attention to first steps taken outside on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways, as these surfaces may become icy and treacherous, elevating the risk of falls and injuries.
Residents of and visitors to the affected areas are urged to stay informed on the latest weather updates and to plan their weekend activities with the expected conditions in mind.
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