Snowstorm slams Southern California mountains, making roads dangerous

A pair of incoming winter storms are likely to pound our higher elevations with snow over the next several days, already prompting dangerous driving conditions for commuters in the San Bernardino Mountains Tuesday morning.

Clear early morning skies quickly turned ominous on Highway 18 in the Rim of the World area around 6:30 a.m.

A heavy blanket of snow turned the roadways white within minutes, according to freelance media firm OnScene.TV.

The frozen, slick roadways proved a difficult challenge for motorists with one SUV found overturned with snowboards still attached to the roof.

No details regarding the crash were provided but weather officials are warning motorists about dangerous winter weather driving conditions and possible road closures.

Visitors to the mountains were informed to carry chains, winter driving supplies and to avoid any unnecessary travel.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch between Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning.

One to 2 feet of snow is possible above 6,500 feet with lighter amounts as low as 3,000 feet by Thursday.

The lowering snow level could impact travel through our local mountain passes including the Grapevine.