Rain and Cooler Temperatures Return to Southern California

Enjoy the high 80s weather today across the valleys, because Mother Nature is switching up from November’s unusually warm weather starting Thursday. 

Rain and cool temperatures are making a comeback to the Southern California forecast with three storms grazing the Pacific coast over the course of a week. Even inland communities, which will receive half or none of the rain coastal regions are getting, will get a break from the 80s, with temperatures dropping to the 70s and possibly the 60s.

KTLA meteorologists said Southern California isn’t exactly taking a “direct hit” from the storms, but will be “adjacent” to them as they pass, bringing chances of rain. Light to moderate rain is expected to arrive on Friday and continue into Saturday morning.

Light showers coming from the west of Santa Barbara could appear as early as 10 p.m. Thursday. By 5 a.m. Friday, showers should have hit most Southern California regions besides far inland areas. There are also some small chances of lightning in the southern part of Orange County. 

For most of the day, Friday showers are predicted to be isolated, and the second round of rain will arrive in the evening, staying into Saturday morning. 

According to the National Weather Service, “Any areas that don’t get wet Friday morning should get wet with this second piece.”

The rain rates will be higher than usual during the second round, but the amount is not expected to surpass typical flood advisory levels. Rain will hit a pause in most areas by Saturday’s sunrise. 

Tuesday, the National Weather Service’s Los Angeles office issued an advisory for coastal hazards this week. 

The weather service expects large surf and strong rip currents through Nov. 16, though conditions are likely to continue into the next week. Saturday and Sunday carry the highest risk of dangerous swimming conditions and damage to shoreline infrastructure and piers.

Officials strongly urge beachgoers to swim near a lifeguard stand, stay off rock jetties and remain informed on how local conditions might change day to day. 

Coastal flooding and beach erosion risks are also anticipated, peaking Saturday and Sunday. Increased risk is also expected during morning high tide. There are chances of shallow flooding over low-lying beach walkways, parking lots and roads.

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