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Defining A Blizzard: Southern California Gets Its First Blizzard Warning In Decades

"Even if this is not our 1st, this is a dangerous storm," the National Weather Service tweeted. "Do not travel in the mountains Fri & Sat."

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February 24, 2023

The powerful winter storm expected to pummel Southern California with frigid temperatures and high winds has brought another unexpected wrinkle — the first Blizzard Warning in nearly four decades.

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"Even if this is not our 1st, this is a dangerous storm," the National Weather Service tweeted. "Do not travel in the mountains Fri & Sat."

According to the NWS, the urgent advisory affects the regions near the Ventura County Mountains and Los Angeles County Mountains from 4 a.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday. Residents in the area can expect heavy snow with 75 mph gusts and near-zero visibility.

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