LOS ANGELES, Calif. – After a short midweek break from wet weather, Southern California is bracing for another round of rain beginning Thursday, as a cold front moves through the region bringing showers, possible thunderstorms, and mountain snow.
According to the National Weather Service and ABC7 meteorologist Brianna Ruffalo, this next storm will bring periods of light-to-moderate rainfall across Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange counties, with a chance of flash flooding in localized areas and snow flurries at higher elevations.
Thursday-to-Friday Storm Timeline
Rain is expected to arrive late Thursday morning, first moving into Ventura County before spreading into Los Angeles County by the afternoon. Meteorologists say the evening commute could be affected by heavier rain and occasional thunderstorms.
By 7 p.m. Thursday, the system will shift inland, impacting the Inland Empire and parts of Orange County. Overnight, showers will become more scattered, with an additional round of rain early Friday morning.
The storm will taper off by Friday afternoon, leaving partly cloudy skies behind. However, early Saturday morning could bring wrap-around showers to eastern desert areas and some mountain communities.
County Forecasts
- Los Angeles & Orange Counties:
Afternoon and evening rain, highs near 57°F, lows around 47°F. Slight thunderstorm chances continue Friday. - Valleys & Inland Empire:
Up to 0.75 inches of rain, highs near 57°F, lows around 42°F. Showers possible through Saturday. - Coastal Areas:
Cloudy with light showers, highs near 60°F, lows around 51°F. - Mountain Communities:
Highs around 39°F, lows near 19°F. Rain turning to snow flurries Friday and Saturday. - Desert Regions:
Evening showers possible, highs around 53°F, lows near 37°F. Palm Springs may reach 69°F.
Travel and Safety Impacts
Drivers are advised to prepare for wet roads, reduced visibility, and potential flooding in low-lying areas. Thunderstorm activity could also cause brief heavy downpours and gusty winds.
Officials recommend avoiding flooded intersections and checking live traffic and weather apps before traveling.
The ABC7 Weather Team urges residents to stay informed using local alerts and the ABC7 Los Angeles app, which provides real-time radar updates and notifications about storm developments.
Southern California’s 7-day forecast indicates a brief dry spell over the weekend before another potential system moves in early next week.
Stay with HonkNews.com for continued weather updates and safety advisories across Southern California.