A powerful winter storm brought heavy rain, heavy snow and strong winds to Southwestern California. Rainfall totals ranged from 2 to 5 inches across coastal and valleys areas with 4 to 10 inches across the foothills and mountains. Snow levels dropped down, resulting in significant snowfall across the mountains. Below 5000 feet, 6 to 12 inches of snow was reported while the resort level (greater than 6000 feet) received 2 to 5 feet of snowfall. With the snowfall and strong winds, a Blizzard Warning was issues for the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. As for winds, peak gusts of 60 to 80 MPH were reported.

Flash Flood in VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
From 24-FEB-23 20:44:00 to 24-FEB-23 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: LIVE OAKS ACRES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding on Highway 150 at the intersection of Santa Ana Road near Lake Casitas. A couple of vehicles were stuck in the flood waters.

Flash Flood in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 25-FEB-23 04:03:00 to 25-FEB-23 05:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: SAN FERNANDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall produced flooding as well as mud and debris flows on Interstate 405 near Rinaldi Drive in the San Fernando Valley.

Flash Flood in SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
From 24-FEB-23 22:44:00 to 25-FEB-23 00:15:00 (PST-8)
Location: BICKNELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall generated flash flooding near the 1300 block on Highway 135, near Vandenberg Village. Swift water rescue team had to rescue two people who drove their vehicles around barricades and into the flooded roadway.

Flash Flood in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 25-FEB-23 05:21:00 to 25-FEB-23 06:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: WAVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall generated flash flooding and significant mud and debris flows across Soledad Canyon Road near Aqua Dulce Road.

Flash Flood in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 24-FEB-23 22:39:00 to 24-FEB-23 23:45:00 (PST-8)
Location: HONBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall generated flash flooding and significant mud and debris flows near the 19000 block of Placerita Canyon Road. Several vehicles were stuck in mud that was 25 feet deep.

Tornado in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 23-FEB-23 11:30:00 to 23-FEB-23 11:35:00 (PST-8)
Location: CERRITOS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple reports of tree damage, associated with a non-supercell tornado, south of East Whitter. The tornado was very small and no injuries were reported.

Winter Storm in LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 22-FEB-23 03:00:00 to 24-FEB-23 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter storm conditions developed across the mountains of Los Angeles county. Snowfall totals of 6-12 inches with southerly wind gusts, up to 55 MPH, were reported above 5000 feet.

Winter Storm in VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 22-FEB-23 03:00:00 to 24-FEB-23 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter storm conditions developed across the mountains of Ventura county. Snowfall totals of 6-12 inches with southerly wind gusts, up to 55 MPH, were reported above 5000 feet.

High Wind in SANTA LUCIA MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 24-FEB-23 04:00:00 to 24-FEB-23 06:10:00 (PDT-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong southerly winds impacted the Santa Lucia Mountains in San Luis Obispo county.
Some peak wind gusts from the local mesonet include: TV Towers (gust 64 MPH), Whale Rock (gust 61 MPH) and High School Hill (gust 61 MPH).

High Wind in SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 24-FEB-23 05:20:00 to 24-FEB-23 07:00:00 (PDT-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong southerly winds impacted the mountains of San Luis Obispo county. Some peak wind gusts from the local mesonet include: Mount Lowe (gust 64 MPH) and Branch Mountain (gust 58 MPH).

High Wind in SOUTHEASTERN VENTURA COUNTY VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 24-FEB-23 21:09:00 to 24-FEB-23 23:00:00 (PDT-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong southerly winds impacted the southeastern valleys of Ventura county. Some peak wind gusts from the local mesonet include: North Ranch (gust 70 MPH), Las Posas Hill (gust 69 MPH) and Miller Ranch (gust 60 MPH).

Flash Flood in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 25-FEB-23 00:23:00 to 25-FEB-23 02:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: NORTH HOLLYWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall generated flash flooding on Highway 101 near Campo de Cahuenga. All lanes of the 101 experienced significant flooding.

Flash Flood in VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
From 24-FEB-23 23:13:00 to 25-FEB-23 01:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: OJAI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall generated flash flooding on Ladera Canyon Road near the community of Ojai. Swift water rescue team had to rescue a couple people trapped in a vehicle, due to the flood waters.

Flash Flood in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 25-FEB-23 01:22:00 to 25-FEB-23 02:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: UNIVERSAL CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall generated flash flooding on Highway 134 near Buena Vista Drive.

Winter Storm in SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 22-FEB-23 04:00:00 to 23-FEB-23 23:00:00 (PDT-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter storm conditions developed across the mountains of San Luis Obispo county. Snowfall totals of 1-2 feet were reported above 3500 feet with southerly wind gusts up to 50 MPH.

Winter Storm in SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INTERIOR MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 22-FEB-23 04:00:00 to 23-FEB-23 23:00:00 (PDT-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter storm conditions developed across the interior mountains of Santa Barbara county. Snowfall totals of 1-2 feet were reported above 3500 feet with southerly wind gusts up to 50 MPH.

High Wind in SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 24-FEB-23 09:10:00 to 24-FEB-23 22:00:00 (PDT-7)
Magnitude: 81.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong southerly winds impacted the Santa Monica Mountains. Some peak wind gusts from the local mesonet include: Sandstone Peak (gust 93 MPH), Saddle Peak (gust 76 MPH), Topanga RAWS (gust 66 MPH) and Backbone Trail (59 MPH).

High Wind in SANTA CLARITA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 24-FEB-23 21:57:00 to 24-FEB-23 23:15:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong southerly winds impacted the Santa Clarita Valley in Los Angeles county. Some peak wind gusts from the local mesonet include: Newhall Pass (gust 63 MPH), Saugus (gust 63 MPH) and Golden Valley (gust 60 MPH).

High Wind in LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 24-FEB-23 15:53:00 to 24-FEB-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong southerly winds impacted the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles county. Some peak wind gusts from the local mesonet include: Pacoima (gust 60 MPH) and Ridgebrook Drive (gust 60 MPH).

Flash Flood in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 24-FEB-23 14:44:00 to 24-FEB-23 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: HEWITT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding on Interstate 5 near Lankershim Boulevard near Burbank. A couple of vehicles were stuck in the flooded roadway.

Blizzard in LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 24-FEB-23 04:00:00 to 25-FEB-23 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Public

Rare blizzard conditions developed in the mountains of Los Angeles county. Heavy snowfall was reported with totals between 3 and 6 feet reported above 5000 feet. Along with the heavy snowfall, strong southerly winds produced dangerous winter weather conditions with visibilities of near zero miles. Some peak wind gusts from the area include: Magic Mountain Truck Trail (gust 86 MPH), Camp Nine (gust 87 MPH), Ford Observatory (gust 73 MPH), and Mill Creek RAWS (gust 65 MPH).

Blizzard in VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 24-FEB-23 04:00:00 to 25-FEB-23 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Public

Rare blizzard conditions developed in the mountains of Ventura county. Heavy snowfall was reported with totals between 2 and 4 feet reported above 5000 feet. Along with the heavy snowfall, strong southerly winds produced dangerous winter weather conditions with visibilities of near zero miles. Some peak gusts from the area include: San Guillermo (gust 87 MPH) and Rose Valley (gust 64 MPH).

Blizzard in SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INTERIOR MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 24-FEB-23 04:00:00 to 25-FEB-23 14:00:00 (PDT-7)
Reported by: Public

Rare blizzard conditions developed in the mountains of Santa Barbara county. Heavy snowfall was reported with totals between 1 and 3 feet reported above 4500 feet. Along with the heavy snowfall, strong southerly winds, gusting up to 65 MPH, produced dangerous winter weather conditions with visibilities of near zero miles.