More rain and mountain snow is in the Santa Clarita weather forecast with showers beginning Monday and a second storm coming in Wednesday.

Another storm is expected to hit the Santa Clarita Valley Monday bringing rain and possible snow to the Grapevine, said Joe Sirard, a  meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

“The next storm will be coming in this afternoon through evening,” Sirard said.

The storm could bring up to a quarter to half-inch of rainfall, according to Sirard.

“Today snow levels are going to be around 3,500 to 4,500 feet, than dropping to 2,500 to 3,000 feet tonight,” Sirard said. “There could be issues over the Grapevine tonight.”

One to two inches of snow is likely along Interstate 5 over Tejon Pass Monday and Monday night, resulting in the possibility of travel delays and/or road closures. If you must travel, allow plenty of time to reach your destination. #CAwx #Grapevine pic.twitter.com/oE3lryPxVd

— NWS Hanford (@NWSHanford) December 27, 2021

A winter storm warning is also in effect for the mountain areas due to low visibility gusty winds and snowy conditions. Around 5 to 10 inches of snow is expected above 5,000 feet, according to officials.

Tuesday is expected to be dry during the day before a stronger rain system moves into the area.

Late Tuesday night into early Wednesday, a stronger storm is expected to arrive with a potential of 2 to 3 inches of rainfall through Thursday.

“Rain could be moderate to heavy at times,” Sirard said.

Snow levels are expected to be around 3,000 feet when the storm moves in, however, snow levels are expected to increase.

Higher mountain elevations could get up to 3 feet of snow for Wednesday’s storm.

Friday through the new year, conditions are expected to be dry with temperatures continuing to be about 10 to 15 degrees below normal.

The Santa Clarita Valley in particular has been issued a Cold Weather Alert by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health from  Monday, Dec. 27, through Friday, Dec. 31, with wind chill temperatures expected to be below 32 degrees.

“Children, the elderly, and people with disabilities or special medical needs are especially vulnerable during cold weather. Extra precaution should be taken to ensure they don’t get too cold when they are outside,” said Muntu Davis, Los Angeles County Health Officer. “There are places where people can go to stay warm, such as shelters or other public facilities. We also want to remind people not to use stoves, barbeques or ovens to heat their homes due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.”

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