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More rain to douse an already soaked SoCal ahead of weekend
Storm clouds pass over the downtown Los Angeles skyline.
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Another storm system is expected to bring rain to an already soaked Southern California for two days starting Thursday afternoon. This cold weather will also bring snow to local mountains, forecasters say.
What to expect: In most of the Southern California region, the heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Thursday into Friday, with the potential for heavy showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Most of the region will see between a half an inch and 1 inch of rain, with slightly more in foothill and mountain areas. Despite periods of potentially heavy rain and thunderstorms, the NWS said Thursday it does not expect to issue any flood watches.
Why it matters: The storm comes just days after rainfall records were broken by the a days-long rain system that dropped between 2 and 13 inches across Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. While that rainfall exceeded debris-flow thresholds, no major landslides were reported in recently burned areas. But with the ground already saturated, the risk remains as the new storm moves in. Be sure you're signed up for emergency messaging from official sources.
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What about potential snow? The system is expected to bring 3 to 6 inches of snow to elevations above 6,000 feet, so likely skipping the 5 Freeway through the Grapevine.
Possible effects: The NWS warned that the rainfall and snow could be enough to cancel outdoor events, cause isolated power outages and down trees.
Longer term forecast: High pressure is expected to push unseasonably cool temperatures back to normal and bring clear conditions for the Thanksgiving holiday week.
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