SoCal Weather: New Year's Eve Storm Continues Through New Year's Day

New Year's Eve Storm Details

• 🌧️ Rain is expected to linger across Southern California through your New Year's Day, continuing all the way through late tomorrow (Thursday night).
• ⚠️ Some areas in Riverside and San Bernardino County may experience rain until early Friday morning before a brief break.
• 💧 The storm is influenced by subtropical moisture, bringing mild temperatures with highs in the upper 50s.

Flood Watch and Potential Hazards

• 🚨 A Flood Watch is in effect for most of Southern California until tomorrow night, with exceptions in the Antelope Valley, high country, and Barstow areas.
• ⚠️ Consistent rainfall, especially in burn scar areas like Topanga Canyon and Pacific Palisades, increases the risk of mudslides and debris flow.
• 🌬️ A lingering wind advisory is in place for the Grapevine until early tomorrow morning, though Santa Ana winds are starting to die down.

New Year's Day Parade and Weekend Outlook

• 🎇 Heavy rainfall is anticipated for the New Year's Day Parade along Colorado Boulevard tomorrow morning, particularly around 7-9 AM, with showers continuing until around lunchtime.
• 🌦️ Showery conditions will persist until Friday morning, with dry conditions expected Friday afternoon.
• 🌊 A second storm system, slightly cooler, is set to arrive just in time for the weekend and will continue through Monday and Tuesday of next week.

Extended Forecast

• 🌡️ Daytime highs this weekend in the San Fernando Valley are expected to be in the upper 50s, with rain continuing Monday and Tuesday.
• ☀️ Conditions are expected to begin drying out for Southern California by next Wednesday.