LOS ANGELES -- Snow was falling Thursday in a number of Southern California communities that rarely see freezing temperatures, much less snowfall.[br /][br /]The precipitation - relatively light in low-lying communities - was delighting many residents who were taking to social media to post pictures of the unusual sight.[br /][Ads /][br /]Snowfall was reported in communities from Simi Valley to Malibu to Calabasas to Valencia to the Inland Empire.[br /][br /][twitter ID="1098688971406626816" /][br /][br /][twitter ID="1098682560316608513" /][br /][br /][twitter ID="1098677876595933184" /][br /][br /][twitter ID="1098695606862700544" /][br /][br /][instagram SRC="https://www.instagram.com/p/BuKKDgdgrOx/" /][br /][Ads /][br /]At higher elevations, however, the snow was bringing more treacherous conditions for residents and drivers.[br /][br /]A thick layer of snow was covering parts of the 5 Freeway, leading the CHP to close the Grapevine to traffic in both directions.[br /][br /]The I-15 at the California-Nevada state line was also shut down[/url] because of hazardous conditions.[br /][br /]Forecasters said they expected snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, with 4 to 6 inches possible across the eastern San Gabriel Mountains in LA County, along with dangerous winter weather driving conditions due to snow showers, icy roadways, and gusty winds.''[br /][br /]Snow fell on portions of the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway late Wednesday but did not stick, although rain and hail were reported around 5:30 p.m., causing some vehicles to slide.[br /][Ads /][br /]The snow level in the San Gabriel Mountains was expected to fall to 2,000 feet Thursday.[br /][br /]Thunderstorms with powerful winds were also expected in coastal areas.[br /][br /]A freeze watch is in effect through Friday morning, when temperatures are expected to drop to between 29 and 32 degrees in some Southland areas.[br /][br /]City News Service contributed to this report.[br /][br /][tagboard ID="abc7eyewitness/473845" /]