Southern California Weather: Rain Expected This Week, Temperatures Above Average

Wet Weather Approaching Southern California

• 🌧️ Southern California is preparing for significant wet weather changes, with boots, raincoats, and umbrellas recommended.
• 🌡️ Current temperatures are well above average, with record temperatures noted on Sunday.
• 📉 A 24-hour temperature change shows cooler conditions in some areas like Van Nuys and Burbank, while Lancaster experienced an 8-degree increase.

Atmospheric River and Steady Rain

• 🌊 A large ridge of high pressure is shifting south and east, allowing a trough of low pressure to bring in a significant area of low pressure.
• ⚡ This system is expected to tap into a subtropical moisture plume, described as an atmospheric river.
• 🗓️ The combination of the cold front and the atmospheric river will lead to days of steady rain, with some periods being consistent and others on and off.

Commute and Weekend Plans

• 🚗 Plan for a wet commute on Friday, as the rain is expected to start late Thursday night or very early Friday morning.
• ☔ The rain is forecast to continue through Saturday and into the evening hours, potentially impacting weekend events.
• 🏠 It is advised to bring outdoor events inside this weekend due to the high probability of rain.

Regional Forecast Details

• 🏖️ For the beaches, expect cloudy skies with a peek of sunshine on Thursday, followed by rain from Friday through Monday, possibly lingering into Tuesday.
• 🏞️ The San Gabriel Valley will see a similar pattern with wet conditions from Friday through Monday, and a few showers lingering through Tuesday.
• 🏖️ Orange County is also expected to experience the same pattern of wet weather.