The first of multiple storms began moving over Southern California on Saturday, bringing rain that was expected to last intermittently into Monday.
“A wet westerly flow pattern will bring periods of precipitation…with the first round of most significant precipitation occurring around Saturday night and Saturday night,” according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters said through Sunday night, most areas will receive between 0.75 and 1.50 inches of rain, with a 50% chance of an inch or more falling in parts of the mountains.
The snow level will be mostly above 7,000 feet, but could fall as low as 6,500 feet Saturday night, according to the NWS.
“The second system will move through the area late (Saturday) and Sunday morning, with another ‘break’ in the rain Sunday afternoon and evening. Finally, the third system, and probably the most powerful, will move through the area,” forecasters said.
“This third system will have a little more instability associated with it. Therefore, there will be a small chance of thunderstorms in some areas on Monday with rainfall rates potentially higher than the first two storms.”
In this period, most areas can expect to receive an additional 0.75 to 1.50 inches of rain, the NWS said.
Snow levels will be slightly higher, ranging from 7,000 to 8,000 feet, and any additional snow accumulation will be limited to the highest peaks.
“When all is said and done, the rainfall totals… through Monday night will be quite impressive,” forecasters said.
According to the weather agency, totals of between 1 and 2 inches are expected in coastal and valley areas and 2 to 4 inches in most mountainous and foothill areas.
“It doesn’t look like this system is bringing too many winds. Temperatures will remain cool with cloudiness and rain,” the NWS reported.
High temperatures will be a few degrees either side of the 60s in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Once the storm clears, dry conditions are expected Tuesday through Thursday and a gradual warming trend can be expected, according to the NWS.
The rain was affecting Southland amusement parks. Six Flags Magic Mountain was closed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and tickets purchased for those days will be honored through December 29. Knott’s Berry Farm announced that the park would close early at 6 pm Saturday due to inclement weather. The park said unused tickets purchased for Saturday will be valid through Feb. 25.
Due to the rainfall, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises beach users to avoid all contact with water, especially near storm drains, streams and rivers due to potentially higher levels of bacteria in these areas. . This includes any runoff that may flow or accumulate on beach sand.
The advisory will be in effect until at least 11 a.m. Tuesday.
2024-01-21 05:46:36
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