Southern California Holiday Storm Forecast: Rain, Wind, and Rose Parade Weather

New Year's Holiday Storm Approaching SoCal

• 🌧️ A light to moderate rain event is expected to begin overnight into New Year's Day, continuing through the holiday weekend.
• ⚠️ While not as intense as the Christmas rain, this event could still produce flooding due to already oversaturated ground.
• ⚡ There is a small chance of thunderstorms accompanying the rainfall.

Rose Parade Weather Preparedness

• ☔ Attendees of the Rose Parade should dress for the weather, anticipating rain.
• 🚫 Umbrellas are not permitted to avoid obstructing views; waterproof shoes, jackets, and ponchos are recommended.
• ⚾ A baseball cap might be useful for face protection from the rain.

Rainfall and Snowfall Projections

• 💧 Western areas could see 1 to 3 inches of rain, while foothills and mountains might receive 3 to 5 inches.
• 🏔️ Snow levels are expected to remain high throughout the event.
• 📈 Rainfall rates could reach a quarter to half an inch per hour, with some south-facing foothills potentially seeing up to three-quarters of an inch per hour.

Wind Advisories and Regional Forecasts

• 💨 Strong, gusty winds are expected to accompany the storm system.
• 🌬️ A wind advisory is in effect until Tuesday afternoon for most areas, with the Inland Empire's expiring at 1 PM.
• 🏖️ Beaches will experience partly cloudy skies tomorrow with on-and-off rain Wednesday through Saturday.
• 🍊 Orange County will be grey and wet for the next few days.
• 💨 The Inland Empire is expected to be dry tomorrow but windy, with rain arriving Wednesday through Saturday.