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Series Of Storms Coming This Weekend
A pedestrian walks in the rain in Alhambra on January 9, 2023. (Brian Feinzimer / for LAist)
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A series of storms is moving through the southland bringing cooler weather and some rain tonight through Monday.
Quick Facts
- Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy
- Beaches: 63
- Mountains/deserts: 50s/62-72
- Inland: upper 60s
- Warnings and advisories: Beach Hazards
Today's forecast
Mostly cloudy skies will cover the southland today. Average temperatures will be in the mid 60s for the valleys, upper 60s for the Inland Empire and Orange County inland Empire.
Tonight's lows will drop to the 50s. And there's a 60% of rain coming tonight after 10 p.m
Weekend Storm Forecast
The rain will be on-and-off through Monday with the heaviest rain coming Sunday night.
Saturday rain totals will top out to half an inch with up to an inch of rain likely for the mountains come Saturday night. But the main rain event will be on Sunday where up to two inches of rain is expected throughout the day. The heaviest downpour will come Sunday night — two inches along the coast and valleys, up to four inches along the mountains. There's a chance of thunderstorms Sunday night through Monday.
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Snow levels will drop to 6500 feet. At resorts above 7,000 feet, we could see 6 to 12 inches of snow.
Beach Hazards
High surf will pound the Orange county coast — expect large breaking waves from 4 to 6 feet late tonight through Sunday morning. The high surf can create dangerous swimming conditions, so swimmers be careful. The swell and surf will peak Saturday night.
This day in history
On this day in 2021, very strong and gusty Santa Ana winds hit Ventura and L.A. county creating wind gusts up to 99 mph along coastal hills.
Things to do
Grab the biggest Simpson fan you know and head to
'The Simpsons Movie' Fan Event With Matt Groening: On Friday, diehard fans of The Simpsons can see the 2007 film on the big screen again at El Capitan Theatre. Enjoy Homer and his new pet pig accidentally wreaking hilarious havoc on Springfield as if it's the first time. The screening includes an extra treat: a special introduction by creator and executive producer Matt Groening! Each ticket purchase includes popcorn and a beverage.
Check out our full list of things to do this weekend.
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