Heavy Rain and Potential Severe Weather Forecast for Southern California This Weekend Rainfall is anticipated to return to Southern California this weekend as two distinct storm systems are set to move into the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) has provided details about the expected weather patterns, highlighting the varying impacts of each system. The first storm system is expected to arrive late Friday into Saturday, but forecasters note it will have minimal effects due to its location primarily over Northern California. Rainfall amounts from this system are projected to range from a trace to approximately a quarter-inch. The second storm system, which is expected to arrive late Saturday into Sunday, is anticipated to be significantly stronger. This system could bring heavy showers and the potential for severe weather conditions. According to the NWS, the storm will deliver a 3- to 5-hour period of steady rain overnight into Sunday morning. During this time, increasing atmospheric instability may lead to brief heavy downpours, gusty winds, lightning, and a slight chance of small tornadoes or waterspouts. Rainfall totals from the second system are forecasted to range from about half an inch to 1 inch. Rainfall rates could reach up to a quarter- to half-inch per hour, with isolated bursts of up to three-quarters of an inch per hour in the strongest storm cells. The main front of this system is expected to move through Southern California between early morning and mid-morning on Sunday. Lingering showers may continue into Sunday night and early Monday before drier conditions return. Snow levels are projected to remain around 7,000 feet through Sunday morning, dropping to near 5,000 feet by Sunday afternoon into early Monday.#national_weather_service #winter_weather_advisory #southern_california #storm_system_1 #storm_system_2
More storms are on the way in Southern California. See rain timeline Storm systems are expected to arrive in Southern California this weekend, bringing widespread rain and possible thunderstorms. The first storm will arrive late Friday night, with some parts of the region experiencing moisture from Friday night into early Saturday before steadier rain hits the area, according to NBC Los Angeles Meteorologist Melissa Magee. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts the first storm system, arriving late Friday into Saturday, will have minimal impact on Southern California. However, the second system, expected to arrive late Saturday into Sunday, will be stronger, bringing heavy showers. Mountains and deserts are more likely to see windy conditions, with gusts reaching 25 to 45 mph over the weekend. Magee noted that gusty thunderstorms and snow are possible above 6,000 feet as the weekend progresses into Sunday night and Monday. The Big Bear region could see an inch of spring snow, with a Winter Weather Advisory issued for mountain areas above 5,000 feet. Up to 6 inches of snow may fall at higher elevations, while lighter accumulations are possible at lower elevations. Temperatures are expected to remain below normal through early next week before a warming trend begins by midweek, according to forecasters. Magee described the weather pattern as "mostly cloudy skies with some pops of sun from time to time" on Saturday, with isolated and stray showers expected as the weekend transitions into Sunday. The NWS also highlighted the potential for significant weather changes, emphasizing that the second storm system will bring more substantial rainfall compared to the first.#national_weather_service #southern_california #melissa_magee #big_bear #nws
LA28 Olympics Announce Winners of Locals-Only Pre-Sale Tickets Lottery Southern California residents who secured spots in the locals-only pre-sale lottery for the upcoming LA28 Olympics will begin receiving emails to purchase their tickets starting Tuesday. The initiative, part of the organizing committee’s efforts to distribute seats to local residents, marks the next phase in the ticketing process for the 2028 Summer Games. Over 5 million people had registered for the draw, with many expressing excitement about the opportunity to attend the event. Among the registrants, Zain Delawalla, a Southern California resident, has taken a proactive approach to maximize his chances of securing tickets. He has spent time studying the LA28 website to ensure he can act swiftly if selected as a winner. “LA28, I’m ready to be part of anything and everything,” Delawalla said. “I just want to be part of all the festivities.” His strategy includes filtering tickets by sport, zone, date, and event type, reflecting the detailed options available to winners. According to LA28 organizers, each winning ticket holder can purchase up to 12 tickets for all Olympic sessions, with exceptions for football events and the opening and closing ceremonies. The ticketing process will begin with emails sent to winners on Tuesday, providing them with a time slot to buy tickets between April 2 and April 6. Organizers emphasized that while 1 million tickets will be priced at $28, most will fall under $400. Winners will have 30 minutes from the moment they add a ticket to complete their purchase, underscoring the urgency of the process. For those who did not receive a time slot during the locals-only pre-sale, an email will be sent on April 7 offering a slot for the first general ticket drop or a subsequent one.#la28 #zain_delawalla #southern_california #olympic_tickets #la28_organizing_committee
