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NWS Issues Early-Morning Winter Advisory for 5 Freeway Corridor With Gusts Up to 40 mph

The localized alert follows a week of Pacific storms that has kept winter and wind warnings in play regionwide.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service issued the advisory at 3:15 a.m. for the 5 Freeway near Santa Clarita, the Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and the Southern Ventura County Mountains, in effect until 7 a.m. Friday.
  • Forecasters expect winds gusting as high as 40 mph and warn that hazardous conditions could affect the morning commute.
  • Drivers are urged to slow down, use caution, and assume icy surfaces when temperatures are near freezing.
  • Motorists are advised to check current road conditions by calling 5-1-1 before traveling.
  • Officials recommend carrying winter supplies such as a full tank of gas, scraper, jumper cables, small shovel, flashlight, phone, blanket, extra warm clothing, water, and nonperishable food, and they outline steps to stay with the vehicle if stranded.