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East County News Service
Photo: Sunrise HIghway, courtesy of the California Highway Patrol
Update 11:40 a.m. -- Update: SR-79 is now open from I-8 to SR-78 into Julian. Chains are not required.Sunrise Highway is open from Olde Highway to MPM 27.5 chains are still mandatory, per the CHP.
February 18, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – A new storm slated to pummel our region Wednesday night through Friday morning will bring more snow and blustery winds, possibly dropping the snow level as low as 2,000 feet. That would include areas such as Ramona, Campo, Descanso and possibly even Alpine and high desert areas.
State Route 79 is still closed from Harvey Moore Trailhead (mile post marker 5) to SR-78. Sunrise Highway is closed from MPM 27.5 to SR-79. Sunrise Highway from MPM 27.5 south to Olde Hwy 80 is only open to vehicles with chains and chain requirements will strictly be enforced, CHP warns.
A frost warning is in effect tonight for inland valley areas.
Sunday’s storm forced closure of major highways including Highway 79 and Sunrise Highway in the mountains of East County, blanketing Julian, Cuyamaca, Mount Laguna and other mountain communities.
Once roads reopen, be sure to check weather and highway conditions before heading to the mountains, carry tire chains, warm clothing, extra water and food.
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