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After persistent dry and hot weather, two storms are bringing rain to Southern California
Rain and snow are in the forecast for early next week.
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Finally, some rain
Southern California's dry spell is about to be alleviated by a couple of storms.
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Beginning Tuesday, rain will move into Southern California and temperatures will start dropping from the 80s (which is 15 to 20 degrees above normal) down into the 60s, according to the National Weather Service.
Two storms: The first storm will roll into the area late Tuesday and wrap up early Wednesday, likely dropping less than an inch of rain. Another storm is expected to arrive late Saturday or early Sunday and will be much cooler. We could see multiple inches of rain fall across the region, and snow falling on our mountains and deserts. The storm will likely wrap up by Feb. 18.
Hazards ahead: The second storm could cause flooding, particularly in recently burned areas. Heavy snow could affect mountain travel, as well as the Grapevine.
Snow drought: The West has been suffering from a lack of snow — from California to Colorado — imperiling water supplies and stressing landscapes. Snowpack generally peaks by April 1, so we still have time for a March miracle, but current conditions are concerning.
About that rain: Downtown L.A. receives about 14 inches of rainfall on average each year. It was drenched with that much at the start of the rainy season. However, only 2.47 inches have fallen since Jan. 1. The lack of precipitation and the recent high temperatures mean that fire season — which we felt confident saying would be delayed for some time, back in December — could come earlier than anticipated if landscapes continue to dry out.
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