SoCal Weather: New Year's Eve Storm and Gusty Winds Expected

Tuesday's Wind Advisory

• 💨 Gusty Santa Ana winds are expected to continue through Tuesday, with a wind advisory in effect for several areas including Westlake Village, the Grapevine, and mountain and desert communities.
• ⚠️ These strong winds are anticipated to persist until the 3 PM hour in some regions, with Santa Barbara County and the Grapevine expecting particularly strong gusts.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will remain above normal, with highs in the 70s across the Southland, due to offshore flow.

New Year's Eve and Day Storm Forecast

• 🌧️ A storm is projected to move into the area on Wednesday, bringing increasing chances of widespread rain throughout the day.
• 💧 The heaviest rainfall is expected after midnight through midday on New Year's Day (Thursday).
• 🌊 While rain is expected, the intensity will be less than the previous week, with an estimated one to one and a half inches in most areas, compared to much higher amounts from the prior storm.

Extended Forecast

• 🌦️ Scattered showers are likely to continue on Friday and Saturday.
• ☀️ Milder weather is anticipated for Sunday and Monday.
• 🌹 Lighter rain in the morning with potentially stronger rain in the afternoon on Wednesday might offer a glimmer of hope for the Rose Parade.