A new storm system is bringing rain and snow to Southern California, with the heaviest showers expected by noon. Temperatures will be below normal, and there is a chance of snow in the mountains. The storm system is expected to be weaker than the first storm earlier this week.
Good morning and happy almost Friday (aka Thursday). Another storm system moves in today, with the bulk of the showers hitting Southern California by noon. Temperatures again will be about four to eight degrees below normal, so we are looking at highs in the low 60s near the coasts. Inland temperatures will be in the 50s and 60s. Beaumont in Riverside County will see a high of 56 degrees.
Snow is coming to our local mountains, which means highs in the mid-40s to low 50s for areas such as Wrightwood and Big Bear. If you're looking to escape the rain, head to the Coachella Valley, where skies will be sunny with a high of 74 degrees. This storm system will be generally weaker than the first storm system earlier this week. We expect to get rain totals between one-quarter inch to one inch of rain for the valleys and coasts, and between one and two inches of rain for the mountains and foothills. Peak timing for these showers will be between noon today and 6 a.m. Friday. Rainfall is expected to move from northeast to southwest. We need three to four inches of rain to close out fire season, and then it will still take a while for the moisture to soak into the soil. The reopening of the Palisades was scheduled for 8 a.m. Sunday. But on Saturday night, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said checkpoints will remain in place, after she secured additional law enforcement resources from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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