Cold Winds in Forecast Thru Tuesday

High winds are in the forecast through Tuesday for an area that includes the San Gorgonio Pass, and near-freezing temperatures were possible overnight Sunday into Monday.

Overnight lows from 32 to 37 were expected from Beaumont to Cabazon and a frost advisory was in effect for wind-sheltered areas through 8 a.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

A high wind warning for strong gusting winds out of the north and northeast was in effect from 4 a.m. Monday to 4 a.m. Tuesday.

Sustained winds of 25 miles per hour to 35 mph are possible in some area, with gusts to 60 mph possible below some canyons and passes, according to the Weather Service.

"These winds will make driving difficult . . . especially for motorists with high-profile vehicles," the Weather Service advised. "Watch for broken tree limbs and downed power lines. These winds can also blow over unsecured outdoor objects such as patio furniture or holiday decorations."

The highest mountains in Southern California much of the San Gorgonio Pass from the serious north wind event last week that tore down hundreds of trees and left more than 200,000 homes and businesses without power in Los Angeles County.

Nevertheless, the west Pass is included in the high wind warning area for Monday and Tuesday.

In addition, a red flag warning for gusting Santa Ana winds and low humidities was issued for inland valleys of San Bernardino and Riverside counties, from 6 a.m. Monday to 4 p.m. Tuesday.

"Strongest winds will develop early Monday morning," the Weather Service advised. "Although the winds will decrease some for Monday afternoon and evening . . . another round of stronger winds will be possible late Monday night into Tuesday morning . . . before decreasing Tuesday afternoon."