KTLA 5 Weather Forecast: Rain Expected Nov. 12-15, 2025 in Southern California

Southern California Weather Overview

• ☁️ Southern California is currently experiencing mostly cloudy skies, with some sunshine in the mountains.
• 🌡️ Temperatures range from 55 degrees in Big Bear to 79 degrees in San Bernardino.

Surf Report

• 🌊 A building southwest swell is expected to bring 3 to 6 foot breakers to southwest-facing beaches in Los Angeles County on Thursday.
• 🏄 Orange County beaches will see slightly smaller conditions with 2 to 4 foot breakers.

Impending Storm System

• 🌧️ An impending storm system is set to move into Southern California over the next 48 hours, bringing widespread rain.
• 🗓️ The heaviest rainfall is anticipated by Thursday afternoon and evening, continuing into early Friday morning.

Rainfall Totals and Potential Impacts

• 💧 Rain totals are estimated between 1 to 1.5 inches for beaches to the basin, 1.5 to 2 inches for valleys, and 2 to 4 inches for foothill mountain communities.
• ⚠️ Potential impacts include minor street flooding and mud/debris flow in burn scar areas.

Snowfall and Weekend Outlook

• ❄️ Snow levels will be high, around 10,000 feet, with a better chance for measurable snowfall by late Saturday into early Monday morning at elevations around 6,000-6,500 feet.
• 🌦️ Showery conditions are expected throughout Saturday and Sunday, making the beginning of the weekend a wet one.
• 🗓️ Showers are forecasted to continue into Monday and Tuesday of the following week.