It's raining, but it's not pouring, and it's not going to, Los Angeles! The big winter storm we were promised yesterday is actually going to be a lot milder than predicted, says the National Weather Service, who have canceled the Winter Weather Advisory formerly in place today for the mountains of L.A. and Ventura counties. more ›

Lest the past couple of weeks of summer-in-winter fool you, we are about to be beset with chilly, windy, wet weather more befitting of the actual season. A "wet weather pattern" is poised to develop over SoCal on Tuesday, says the National Weather Service, so your flip flops and short sleeves are getting a one day reprieve. more ›

The fast-moving storm moistening the Southland today has contributed to an increase in freeway accidents, as well as sailing warnings, snowfall at high elevations and strong winds in mountain areas. more ›

Nice weather we're having, isn't it? It's no wonder Angelenos have been flocking to the Pacific shores for some fun in the sun. Here's a look at some photos taken in these first few days of 2012 as we enjoy a bit of summer in January, courtesy the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr. more ›

Seal Beach resident Sean Collins is not only the founder of Surfline, but also a surfing hall-of-famer and "one of the sport’s most influential figures," according to Los Alamitos Patch. Collins, 59, suffered a heart attack Monday while playing a game of tennis, and died soon after at the hospital. more ›

Does the weather where people in the U.S. and around the globe live make them happy? That's what an iPhone weather app's "Happiness Index" seeks to determine. Weathermob has taken how users feel about the weather win their city and ranked the findings from most to least happy. more ›

The Southland is due for another round of high winds tonight through Thursday, so you may want to make a feast of your most perishable food items from your fridge tonight and stock up on flashlight batteries in case your power goes out. more ›

Strong winds continue to whip through SoCal today, and the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high wind warning until Saturday afternoon. High wind warnings will remain in effect in L.A. and Ventura counties until 3pm today and until 1pm in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. more ›

Southern California Edison (SCE) is reporting this morning that they have about 6,600 customers without power in Los Angeles County, according to Altadena Patch, where nearly 900 customers are in the dark today. more ›

Shake off your umbrellas -- a winter storm warning is in effect for parts of SoCal starting at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow and ending at 10:00 p.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service reports that a storm system is expected to hit the area tonight, and that by Tuesday, L.A. mountain ranges above 5,000 feet could see between ten and 15 inches of snow. more ›

Ten days after windpocalypse ripped through L.A. County, Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for eastern L.A. County. Winds, referred to as "hurricane-force winds" by various media sources, wreaked havoc on L.A. on November 30. more ›

Maybe the East Coasters are laughing at us, as we shiver in our furry Uggs and lightweight jackets, during this recent cold snap. In the overnight chill, however, Palmdale got as low as they've never gone before, setting a new record at 13 degrees. more ›

On Tuesday, L.A. County supervisors "accused Southern California Edison of failing to efficiently restore power to customers in the San Gabriel Valley." Supervisor Mike Antonovich accused SCE of poor communication with customers during the power outage disaster. more ›

Did you wake up this morning wondering if you would be able to see your breath due to the temperature inside your apartment? So did we, and that's because the average temp in L.A. at around 8:00 a.m. was somewhere in the low to mid-40s, according to City News Service. more ›

Last week's Windpocalypse continues to affect SoCal residents. A red flag warning remains in effect until this afternoon, and thousands are still without power. Yesterday, 26,783 Southern California Edison customers were still in the dark, mostly in the San Gabriel Valley and Foothill communities. As of 6am this morning, SCE reports that 10,280 customers still did not have electricity. more ›

Here's our round-up of the destruction that hit the Southland and particularly Pasadena hard, which we're following on Twitter (because we're lucky enough to have power AND water). more ›

Students are rejoicing today after high winds have forced school district and campus closures throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles area. Power outages and debris plagued residents last night and have continued to wreak havoc into this morning. more ›

Thanks for tossing that monkey wrench into our weekend plans, Pacific storm. L.A. should expect moderate to heavy rain starting early Sunday morning, and local mountain regions should prepare for snow. more ›

Today's rain, chilly temperatures and high surf are expected to continue into the evening tonight, according to the National Weather Service. If you're in the Antelope Valley, bundle up for below-freezing temperatures. If you're up in the mountains, you can expect some snowfall. more ›

Enjoying the hot, dry wind against your face today? Many SoCalians are not. Several brush fires have been reported, and 12,000 Edison customers are without power. High wind advisories were in effect until 3pm today. more ›

Hold on to your hats and fire extinguishers, L.A.! The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory until 3pm this afternoon and a red flag warning until 6pm today. The LAFD has also issued a red flag alert for the City of L.A. more ›

Hold on to your hats, Los Angeles! The National Weather Service has issued a red-flag warning for this afternoon due to the return of gusty offshore wind conditions in L.A. and Ventura mountain areas. The Santa Ana winds are back, and with them come wildfire conditions. more ›

Here it comes: rainy season is a little early. So drive carefully especially if you're up in the hills and just remember the sun will come out tomorrow (or maybe the next day). Today's storm could last for six hours straight and dump up to an inch of rain in Southern California. more ›

Snowboarders and skiers rejoice. Mammoth Mountain received a light white dusting today, marking the season's first snowfall. While L.A. prepares for impending rain and cold temps, snow enthusiasts have their fingers, toes and eyes crossed for a 2011 that's even whiter than 2010. more ›

If you're one of the many SoCal residents smugly flaunting our warm fall weather to friends and family in other states, well, it's time to bundle up, batten down the hatches, and take our lumps. The National Weather Service is warning of early season storms taking aim at the region this week. more ›

Clouds are rolling in and dropping rain on the Southland this afternoon. The culprit? A weakened Hurricane Hilary that's moving eastward toward the Southwest — which could certainly use the extra rain. more ›

It's the beginning of autumn and you know what that means: we're sliding into fire season. Tonight it's not wind but dry lightning storms that are raising red flags in mountain communities, according to the Los Angeles Times. more ›

After a thermometer-busting week, the Southland is getting rocked by thunder, rain, hail and the possibility of flash floods that will continue into Sunday, according to weather reports. more ›

Get ready for another day of seeing your L.A. friends' Facebook statuses being about how effing, stinking hot they are, because this heat wave is not leaving us today. In fact, we're expected to hit the ol' triple digit mark in many parts of Los Angeles today. more ›