West Winds Expected to Continue in Pass Thru Sunday, Return on Monday

Moderate to strong gusting winds were expected to continue in the Pass through Sunday afternoon and could return again on Monday

The chance of scattered showers in Beaumont, Banning and Cabazon was 30 percent for Saturday night, and patchy fog is possible Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

"A pair of low pressure systems from the Northwest will bring periods of strong gusty winds in the mountains and deserts through Monday," the Weather Service advised Saturday afternoon.

The strongest winds will most likely occur Monday afternoon and Monday night, according to the Weather Service.

A high wind warning was in effect for the east San Gorgonio Pass through 2 p.m. Sunday and a high wind watch was in effect for the San Gorgonio high country and the San Jacinto Mountains.

A high wind watch was also issued for the east Pass for Monday afternoon through Monday night.

West winds through Sunday of 25 miles per hour to 40 mph were possible in the east Pass, with gusts to 60 mph, decreasing Sunday morning, according to the Weather Service.

"The strongest winds will be through and below Banning Pass as well as north of Thousand Palms," the Weather Service advised.

Winds for Monday and Monday night of 20 mph to 35 mph with gusts to 65 mph will possible in the east Pass.

Blowing dusta and sand in desert areas could reduce visibilities to near zero at times.