Los Angeles, CA – Slippery roads and sudden bursts of mountain snow are already disrupting travel early Monday, with conditions expected to worsen again by the afternoon commute across Southern California’s higher elevations.
According to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. Monday for the Ventura County Mountains, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and the Interstate 5 corridor through the Grapevine. Snowfall totals up to 6 inches are expected above 6,000 feet, with winds gusting between 40 and 45 mph.
Drivers along Interstate 5 near Tejon Pass, Highway 14, and the Angeles Crest Highway could encounter slick պայմաններ, especially during heavier snow showers later this afternoon. While no significant accumulation is expected directly on the Grapevine, a rain-snow mix during the morning hours may still reduce traction and visibility.
Communities including Gorman, Wrightwood, and Mount Baldy will see the greatest impacts, where snow levels dropping to 4,500–5,000 feet could briefly affect lower elevations. Gusty winds may also knock down small branches, adding hazards to already slick roadways.
Conditions may briefly ease late this morning before intensifying again into the evening commute. Drivers are urged to slow down, allow extra travel time, and check Caltrans updates before heading into mountain areas. Additional advisories remain possible if snow bands strengthen later today.
