Benseather.com Forecast
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Bensweather.com Forecast Updated: Monday, Feb 10 @ 12:27am
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| Enjoyed a nice weekend with above-normal temperatures and dry weather, but that will change this week as a series of Pacific storms affect the area, mainly later in the week with significant rain and snow expected. Today should be a nice start to the week with a few high clouds as highs reach the lower 50's, breezy during the afternoon with southwest winds 10-20 mph. At this time Tuesday now looks dry, but it will be windy and cooler with highs in the 40's. Clouds increasing late Tuesday with rain and snow showers likely on Wednesday. We may see some snow Wednesday morning changing to rain during the day then possibly back to snow Wednesday night as the snow level fluctuates between 6,000-7,000 feet. Though shower activity will decrease a bit later Wednesday into early Thursday with rain increasing again on Thursday and could become heavy at times. We'll be tapping into an atmospheric river so expect the snow level to rise to around 8,000 feet on Thursday. Colder air will arrive later Thursday into Friday bringing the snow level down to around 5,500 feet before precipitation tapers off Friday night. Currently, we're looking at total rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches around Big Bear Valley with the highest amounts west, tapering off to the east towards Baldwin Lake, then 2-5 inches of rain are possible on the lower coastal slopes. Total snowfall accumulations of 6-12 inches are possible above 6,000 feet through Friday with 2-4 feet likely above 8,000 feet. Forecast models are still working out the details and the forecast is subject to change, check back often for updates and be ready for harsh winter weather conditions later this week. Travelers should always be prepared for winter weather driving in the mountains and carry tire chains!
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1-3" POSSIBLE 
1-3" POSSIBLE 
