Weather Officials Warn of "Cool and Unsettled" Conditions in Southern California this Weekend
Weather officials are advising that "cool and unsettled" weather will be hovering over Southern California this weekend and into mid-week as an atmospheric river pushes rain into the region.
Multiple Storm Systems to Bring Rain to SoCal
According to the National Weather Service, powerful mid-latitude cyclones rotating in the Pacific Northwest will transport moisture to the region via multiple storm systems. The first period of rain will last through Saturday, with the second event starting on Sunday and extending through at least Tuesday.
Rainfall Expectations
More than half an inch of rain is expected to fall in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties through Saturday evening, with up to a third of an inch expected to fall in LA and Ventura counties.
Preparations Underway
KTLA 5’s Gene Kang was in Ventura County on Saturday morning at Fire Station 55 in Camarillo, where crews had begun filling sandbags ahead of the pair of storms as a precaution, especially for residents who live in areas prone to post-fire debris flows following the Mountain Fire.
Northern California Experiences Heavy Rains
The first storm slammed Northern California on Friday, eliciting Flash Flood Warnings and causing a river in Sonoma County to nearly overflow.
Forecast for SoCal
Fortunately, it seems that the weather pattern will "lose some steam" as it makes its way into SoCal, according to KTLA 5 meteorologist Kacey Montoya. "The storm moves into our area today, but it does lose some steam by the time it gets here…not everyone will see rain but there’s a good shot a lot of us will see some light shower activity as we head into the afternoon," Montoya said.
Conclusion
While most SoCal residents will see rain in the days leading up to Thanksgiving Day, Thursday itself is forecast to be dry, according to meteorologists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the expected rainfall in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties?
A: More than half an inch of rain is expected to fall in these counties through Saturday evening.
Q: What is the expected rainfall in LA and Ventura counties?
A: Up to a third of an inch of rain is expected to fall in these counties through Saturday evening.
Q: Will it rain on Thanksgiving Day?
A: No, Thursday is forecast to be dry, according to meteorologists.
