One more bout of rain is expected to arrive in the rain-weary Southern California on Thursday, with precipitation continuing into Friday before giving way to calmer weather for Thanksgiving week.
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Southern California finally enjoyed a dry, albeit cool, day on Wednesday -- a one-day respite following four days of rainy conditions.
The latest storm is expected to bring the Southland light to moderate rain, along with mountain snow, Thursday into Friday. According to the National Weather Service, the storm system will likely drop a half-inch to an inch of rain in coastal and valley areas, with 1 to 2 inches falling in the mountains and foothills. Forecasters noted that some models suggested rain amounts about 50% higher than those totals.
"Also, there is still a potential for thunderstorms and severe weather Thursday night into Friday morning, especially over the coastal waters and L.A. County, again with a big dependence on the (storm) track," according to the NWS. "Waterspouts, small tornadoes and strong wind gusts are possible during that time."
Snow levels are expected to remain above 6,000 feet, so there should not be any implications for the Grapevine stretch of the 5 Freeway, "but several inches of snow are possible at higher elevations," forecasters said.
Local authorities will again be keeping their eyes on recent burn areas for possible debris and mud flows, particularly with the ground already saturated from the past several days of rain. In the past five days, according to the NWS, downtown Los Angeles received 3.47 inches of rain, East Pasadena received 4.43 inches of rain and Mt. Baldy received 6.58 inches of rain.
Forecasters said there is a chance the latest storm lingers into Saturday, but the unsettled weather system is expected to exit to the east. According to the NWS, temperatures should climb back into the normal range by Sunday, with highs in the mid-60s to mid-70s.
"Little change expected through the Thanksgiving holiday," forecasters said. "Not seeing any significant signals for rain through at least Black Friday."
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