The winter storm, along with bringing days of heavy rain across San Diego, has also brought several inches of snow to our mountains.
The mountains got anywhere from a trace of snow to about a half-foot, according to the NWS. Mount Laguna and Palomar Mountain saw 6-8 inches with another foot of snow possible overnight into Thursday.
The snow level will fall to 3,000 to 3,500 feet early Thursday morning, rise to 4,000 to 4,500 feet this afternoon, fall to 3500 to 4000 feet late tonight, then rise to around 5,000 feet Friday.
For the mountains, there will be another 4 to 8 inches from 4,500 to 6,500 feet, and 8 to 12 inches above 6,500 feet, the NWS said.
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Snowfall levels fell to 4,000 feet elevation Tuesday night and another round of snow was expected overnight Thursday, the National Weather Service said.
A winter storm warning remains in effect until noon Thursday for our mountains above 4,000 feet.
Local
The snow created icy roads and prompted some mountain communities to cancel classes for students on Thursday.
The closures include:
- Julian Union Elementary School District
- Julian Union High School District
- Mountain Empire Unified School District
- Spencer Valley School District
- Warner Unified School District
The snowfall has also given some sixth graders away at camp an unusual treat at the Cuyamaca Outdoor School. More than 400 students from Barnett Elementary School, Hawking STEAM Charter School, Vista Del Mar Elementary School, Vista Del Mar Elementary School and Design 39 Campus are enjoying a snow day.
The campers will be able to make some snowballs and snow angels as the camp educators have adapted their schedule to include snow into their curriculum, according to the San Diego County Office of Education.
Late Tuesday, hail fell down in certain parts of the county. People who live in the South Bay including National City and Chula Vista.
Check for snow chain requirements
Sunrise Highway was closed from SR-79 to the 27.5-mile post marker on early Wednesday due to heavy snow. Chain control is at level 1 for Sunrise Highway from Old HWY 80 to milepost 27.5.
Caltrans San Diego advises those who wish to visit the snow, to visit their website for the most up-to-date information on chain requirements and snow plows.
Check the snow camera at Laguna Mountain Lodge and Julian
Before you head up to the mountains, you can check out the snow conditions from the Laguna Mountian Lodge camera.
You can also check out snow conditions in Julian by checking out their webcam.
Wondering where to catch snow in San Diego? We have a full list of locations around the county below:
