Southern California Weather: Atmospheric River Brings Rain and Wind, Clearing by Saturday

Current Weather Conditions

• 🌧️ Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through Friday across Southern California due to an atmospheric river.
• 💨 Gusts of wind up to 50 miles per hour are anticipated, particularly in coastal and mountain areas.
• ⚠️ A flash flood warning is in effect for some areas until Friday 2:00 AM, with a flood watch extending to Friday 4:00 PM.

Areas of Concern

• 📍 Santa Clarita and burn scar areas are experiencing light to moderate rain, with some pockets of intense rainfall noted.
• 🌊 Intense pockets of rain are also occurring in areas like Santa Paula and Oxnard.
• ⛰️ Mountain and foothills regions are particularly susceptible to stronger wind gusts.

Snow and High Surf

• 🌨️ Some locations, specifically south of Wrightwood, may experience a mix of snow and rain.
• 🌊 A high surf advisory is in place along the coast from Santa Barbara to San Clemente, expiring Saturday at 11:00 AM.

Forecast for the Weekend

• ☀️ Drier conditions are expected to begin by Saturday, with more sunshine returning to Southern California.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are forecast to rise into the 60s by Saturday and Sunday, with some areas reaching the 70s by Monday.
• 🌊 Coastal areas will see a chance of thunderstorms on Friday, but conditions are expected to dry up afterward.