Southern California Weather: Rain and Mountain Snow Expected

Incoming Storm Systems

• ☔ Southern California is preparing for the third storm system in a week, bringing more rain and mountain snow.
• 💡 The current storm is forecast to linger into Saturday, with scattered rain expected before a drying trend begins Sunday.

Mountain Snow and Winter Warnings

• ❄️ Winter storm warnings are in effect for the San Bernardino mountains through Friday afternoon.
• ⚠️ Winter weather advisories are issued for other mountains from Ventura to LA, warning of hazardous driving conditions.
• 🏔️ Residents heading to the high country are advised to bring chains and winter weather gear.

Lower Elevation Impacts

• 💧 While major problems like mudslides have been avoided, some intersections have been swamped by rain.
• 🔥 Residents in recent burn scar areas, like the Palisades and Eden fire zones, are taking precautions such as grabbing sandbags.
• 💨 The incoming storm system is a cut-off low that will hang around, not a quick-moving system, bringing rain that increases this afternoon into this evening.

Temperature and Preparedness

• 🧥 High temperatures are in the 50s, with downtown LA reaching 58 degrees, indicating a need to grab a jacket.
• ☂️ Residents are reminded to keep their umbrellas handy as more rain is on the way.