Southern California Weather: Thanksgiving Forecast & Snow Report

Recent Storm and Lingering Showers

• 🌧️ Light showers are expected to continue in Orange County and some mountain areas following a recent strong storm.
• 🌊 The storm brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to Southern California, causing some minor flooding in areas like Huntington Beach.
• ❄️ Snowfall has been observed, with season totals at ski resorts ranging from 8 to 5 inches, though all resorts are currently closed.

Snowfall and Mountain Conditions

• 🌨️ Snowfall is expected to continue in the Big Bear area through Saturday afternoon, with a winter storm warning in effect for the San Bernardino and Riverside County mountains until Friday morning.
• 🏔️ Season totals for ski resorts are between 8 to 5 inches, with some areas receiving 1 to 2 inches, and potentially up to 5 inches more.

Thanksgiving Week Forecast

• ☀️ The weather is expected to dry out significantly by the weekend, with mostly sunny skies by Sunday.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will rebound into the 70s, making for a beautiful Thanksgiving holiday with no rain expected.
• 🚗 Outdoor Thanksgiving plans are encouraged, as the forecast predicts mild weather throughout the holiday week.

Extended Outlook

• 🗓️ The dry weather is expected to last for approximately 8 to 10 days.
• 💧 There is a possibility of rain returning to Southern California in early December, but this is a longer-term forecast.
• 📈 Temperatures will remain in the mid to upper 70s through the middle of the following week.