While Los Angeles received a hot sunny day on Monday, two consecutive storms are expected to bring rain, cold temperatures and snow to the mountains across the greater Los Angeles area starting Tuesday. The National Weather Service NWS said the first storm arrived early Tuesday morning and will bring scattered rainfall, while the second storm is expected to hit late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, when it will bring heavier precipitation and could trigger thunderstorms and flooding risks.
While Los Angeles was blessed with blazing sunshine on Monday, however, two consecutive storms are expected to hit across the greater Los Angeles area starting Tuesday, bringing rainfall, low temperatures and snow in the mountains that is expected to last for many days.
The National Weather Service NWS said the first storm arrived early Tuesday morning and will bring scattered rainfall, while the second storm is expected to hit late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, when it will bring heavier precipitation and could trigger thunderstorms and flooding risks.
The first storm, showers, hit the front.
First storm
Showers.
According to radar images, rain has begun to fall in parts of Southern California around 4 a.m. Tuesday. The Weather Service predicts the rainfall will reach 0 33 to 0 66 inches in Los Angeles County, with snowfall heights of more than 6,000 feet in some parts of the mountains and up to 6 inches of snow expected.
Meteorologists note that the storm will primarily affect coastal and valley areas, with scattered light rainfall during the day and the possibility of brief periods of heavy rainfall in some areas. A temporary lull in storm activity is expected Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, giving residents a brief respite. Temperature-wise, highs in Los Angeles and Orange counties will be in the 60s and lows in the 49s on Tuesday. The Valley and Inland Empire areas will also see rain and somewhat cooler temperatures, with highs reaching 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Lows will reach 46 degrees Fahrenheit.
Meteorologists note that the storm will primarily affect coastal and valley areas, with scattered light rainfall dominating during the day, with a brief period of heavy rainfall possible in some areas. A temporary lull in storm activity is expected Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, giving residents a brief respite.
Temperature-wise, highs in Los Angeles and Orange counties will be in the 60s and lows in the 49s on Tuesday. The Valley and Inland Empire areas will also see rain and somewhat cooler temperatures, with highs reaching 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Lows will reach 46 degrees Fahrenheit.
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A second storm, more violent, may have mudslides
Second storm.
More violent, or mudslides
The National Weather Service warns that a second storm, currently forming in the Gulf of Alaska, is expected to move into Southern California late Wednesday night and into Thursday morning, bringing heavier rainfall and strong winds. Rainfall amounts could reach 1 to 2 inches in Orange County and inland areas of Los Angeles, and up to 4 inches in mountainous and hilly areas, increasing the risk of flooding and mudslides.
The National Weather Service office in Los Angeles has issued a flood warning from 10 p.m. Wednesday through 6 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, with special warnings for areas that have been impacted by fires, such as the Eaton and Palisades fire trails, which are highly susceptible to mudslides. Rose Schoenfeld, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said soil near fire burns does not easily absorb water, and heavy rains could trigger dangerous landslides. In addition, thunderstorms may accompany the storms, bringing lightning, small hail and strong wind gusts, posing a threat to transportation and public safety.
According to the National Weather Service, from 10 p.m. Wednesday through 6 p.m. Thursday, the NWS office in Los Angeles has issued a Flood Warning, with a special alert for areas that have been affected by fires, such as the Eaton and Palisades Fire Trail areas, which are susceptible to mudslides. Rose Schoenfeld, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said the soil near the fire burn marks does not easily absorb water, and heavy rains could trigger dangerous landslides.
In addition, thunderstorms may accompany the storms, bringing lightning, small hail and strong wind gusts, posing a threat to transportation and public safety.
Be prepared. Up to 2 feet of snow is expected in the mountains.
Be prepared.
Up to 2 feet of snow expected in the mountains.
The storm system is also expected to bring significant snowfall to the Southern California mountains, with snowfall amounts of 1 to 2 feet expected at elevations above 6,500 feet and light snowfall below 3,000 feet from Wednesday night through Friday morning. As a result of the snowfall, major passes in the area, including the Grapevine Grapevine section of Highway 5, may be difficult to navigate, and the Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to bring non-slip chains and the necessary winter driving equipment. While the weather is expected to clear briefly on Friday, the long-range forecast calls for another storm early next week, so residents should keep a close eye on the weather. The National Weather Service has reminded residents to be prepared, especially those living in low-lying areas and fire-affected areas, to stay on top of flood and mudslide warnings, and to prepare emergency supplies such as sandbags, food, drinking water, and backup power. Meanwhile, mountain residents and visitors to ski resorts should pay attention to road conditions and plan their trips in advance to avoid being stranded by bad weather.
The storm system is also expected to bring significant snowfall to the Southern California mountains, with snowfall amounts of 1 to 2 feet expected at elevations above 6,500 feet and light snowfall below 3,000 feet from Wednesday night through Friday morning. As a result of the snowfall, major mountain passes, including the Grapevine Grapevine section of the 5 Freeway, may be difficult to navigate, and the Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to bring non-slip chains and the necessary winter driving equipment.
While the weather is expected to clear briefly on Friday, the long-range forecast calls for another storm early next week, so residents should keep a close eye on the weather.
The National Weather Service has reminded residents to be prepared, especially those living in low-lying areas and fire-affected areas, to stay on top of flood and mudslide warnings, and to prepare emergency supplies such as sandbags, food, drinking water, and backup power. Meanwhile, mountain residents and visitors to ski resorts should pay attention to road conditions and plan their trips in advance to avoid being stranded by bad weather.
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