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It's Still Cool And Drizzly, With A Chance Of Heavier Rain Heading Into Monday
A series of storms is moving through the southland, bringing along with it a number of weather advisories.
Heading into Monday
Light rain is expected Sunday, and the rain will pick up intensity on Monday, along with a chance of thunderstorms.
The rain is expected to taper off after Monday, possibly stretching into Tuesday. In total, this series of storms is expected to generate up to 2 inches of rain is expected, and 2 to 4 inches in the foothills and mountains.
According to the National Weather Service, snow is expected above 6,500 feet, with 2 to 6 inches between 7 and 8,000 feet.
Minor flooding is possible. The L.A. County Fire Deparment is making sandbags available at a number of locations.
#LACoFD Community Sandbag Events ☔️
— LACoFD (@LACOFD) January 20, 2024
With rain in the forecast through Monday, residents are encouraged to stop by one of the locations below to receive 25 filled sandbags.
For additional rain safety tips, visit https://t.co/O67Gp5znrx. pic.twitter.com/2Fc47x5y0W
Advisories
San Bernardino mountain towns are under a winter weather advisory until 1 p.m. today.
A wind advisory for portions of southwest California is in effect until 2 p.m. on Monday, with winds between 20 to 35 m.p.h and gusts up to 50 m.p.h. The mountains and Antelope Valley foothills are expected to experience the strongest winds.
A high surf advisory is in effect for Ventura and Los Angeles Counties beaches until 10 p.m. on Sunday. NWS is warning of large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet, with dangerous rip currents for Ventura beaches; and 5 to 8 feet for their L.A. County counterparts.
Things to do
Put away that jar of Prego 
Handmade Pasta With Vodka Sauce Class: Let an expert chef teach you how to make pappardelle pasta with a creamy vodka sauce from scratch this Sunday. The experience suits all skill ranges, and guests are invited to bring their own drinks.
Check out our full list of things to do this weekend.
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