The National Weather Service's forecast for Los Angeles CA is predicting sun today with highs near 67 degrees, but things are about to take a wet turn. According to NWS, patchy fog is expected in the coming days, with increasing clouds and a steady climb in temperature peaking near 71 degrees on Wednesday. But bask in that spring warmth while you can, because a significant late season storm is on the horizon, expected to dump loads of rain this weekend.
The NWS remains cautiously optimistic that we will mostly enjoy upper 70 degrees and low 50 degrees until Thursday, but come Friday, ominous clouds are slated to roll in, threatening to thoroughly dampen any weekend plans. "This weekend’s storm should be a little different in that we may not see as many thunderstorms but we could blanket Southern California Saturday with some decent rain," KTLA Meteorologist Henry DiCarlo said Monday, as reported by KTLA. DiCarlo also warns to expect potentially "one to two inches for some areas."
A more detailed analysis from NWS's Area Forecast Discussion supports the likelihood of heavy precipitation, indicating a trend toward cooler weather as the week progresses. The potential impact of the incoming storm includes not just rain but also gusty winds and possibly a foot of snow in resort areas above the 6,000 to 7,000 feet range. The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA's Area Forecast Discussion notes a powerful late-season trough likely to bring significant precipitation sometime between Friday and over the weekend, with a strong suggestion of rainfall across the region.
While the storm might seem to simply be an inconvenience for those with outdoor plans, it carries the potential for more serious implications. "A significant storm system is slated for the end of the week and into the weekend,” the NWS discusses, detailing that this storm could lead to have to deal with higher snow levels, affecting mountain roads "such as Lockwood Valley Road in Ventura County, and the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County." Not only would the inclement weather disrupt travel plans, but it could also pose risks for outdoor activities and transportation across the affected regions.
