The frigid winter storms that have swept across the US have brought historic snow and ice, leaving millions without power and now, with an incoming storm, has caused rare blizzard warnings in Southern California. According to the National Weather Service, San Bernardino County mountains may experience 3-5 feet of snow through Saturday morning and Los Angeles and Ventura counties will see up to 5 feet of snow potentially with isolated areas seeing between 7 and 8 feet.

The National Weather Service warned of significant impacts on travel, infrastructure and power lines, resulting in the potential for downed trees and power lines. Parts of California that are prone to snow, including the Mojave Desert, Santa Clarita Valley and Inland Empire, may receive a rare blanket of snow. This will likely be one of the biggest snow events the Golden State has seen in decades.

Northern California will be the first to experience the storm, with