Snow shower, fierce winds expected in the mountains today

RIVERSIDE - Snow showers and fierce winds are expected in the mountain areas of Riverside County today, along with high winds in the Coachella Valley and light to moderate rainfall throughout the Inland Empire.

''A cold upper level low and a strong surface cold front will bring strong winds and snow showers (today) as it moves quickly across the region,'' according to the National Weather Service.

''Snow levels will lower rapidly to around 3,000 feet during the day, and continue lowering (tonight). Winds will gust over 60 miles per hour over parts of the mountains. Snow squalls may briefly red...