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Beginning Tuesday, rain will move into Southern California and temperatures will start dropping from the 80s down into the 60s, according to the National Weather Service.The first storm will roll into the area late Tuesday and wrap up early Wednesday, likely dropping less than an inch of rain.
Another storm is expected to arrive late Saturday or early Sunday and will be much cooler. We could see multiple inches of rain fall across the region, and snow falling on our mountains and deserts. The storm will likely wrap up by Feb. 18.The second storm could cause flooding, particularly in recently burned areas. Heavy snow could affect mountain travel, as well as the Grapevine.If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.and stressing landscapes. Snowpack generally peaks by April 1, so we still have time for a March miracle, but current conditions are concerning.Downtown L.A. receives about 14 inches of rainfall on average each year. It was drenched with that much at the start of the rainy season. However, only 2.47 inches have fallen since Jan. 1. The lack of precipitation and the recent high temperatures mean that fire season — which we felt confident saying would be delayed for some time, back in December — could come earlier than anticipated if landscapes continue to dry out.A gray wolf was found in LA County for the first time in 100 yearsYou come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead . Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community. Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.Warning signs
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