A Pacific Ocean storm system was expected to hit Southern California on Wednesday, Jan. 4.
The crisp weather that provided a picturesque backdrop for the 134th Rose Parade, in Pasadena, on Monday morning, Jan. 2 — before giving way to cloud cover later in the day — wasn’t expected to last, with rainfall set to start as soon as this evening, a prelude to a stronger storm later in the week, according to Southland forecasters.
Clouds were already thickening Monday afternoon, with partly and mostly cloudy skies also expected to blanket Southern California Tuesday. The clouds were expected to grow denser as the frontal system over the eastern Pacific approaches the region. In general, most areas were set to receive see a half inch to an inch of rain Monday and Tuesday, according to the NWS. Snow was likely for the higher elevations.
Southern California, however, remains on track for a powerful storm system to affect the area starting Wednesday and continuing through Friday, forecasters said. Up to six inches of rain are expected in some areas, with snow at higher elevations. The heaviest rainfall is expected to occur late Wednesday through Thursday morning.Weather conditions had already prompted a high surf advisory in Orange and San Diego counties through 6 p.m. Monday.
Stormwater runoff that reaches the ocean can carry bacteria, chemicals, debris trash and other health hazards, health officials said. People who come in contact with impacted water in the ocean could become ill, health officials said.
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