A pair of storms are taking aim for Southern California this week, beginning with a weaker system that’s slated to deliver up to an inch of rain to our region.
The Southland is forecasted to receive the remnants of an atmospheric river that’s been drenching Northern California. By the time it arrives at SoCal, however, it’ll be a tamer event.
“The rain will not be as intense as it is currently for our neighbors to our north,” NBC4 Meteorologist Melissa Magee said.
The Altadena community is preparing for another round of rain and the potential for mudslides it may bring. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
Rain will spread in between late tonight up north and Tuesday night across the Southland. Here are the expected rainfall totals. The highest amounts are expected across northwest #SLOCounty. The chance for flash flooding and mud and debris flows is still low. #LARain #CAwx pic.twitter.com/aDzY1t5c6U
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) February 3, 2025
That wet weather is slated to creep into Ojai, Oxnard and possibly even Malibu by 8 p.m. Tuesday. By midnight, the rain is expected to move east and reach Los Angeles and some parts of the Inland Empire. Its peak is expected to hit Tuesday night into Wednesday.
“During the overnight hours and for the commute (Wednesday) morning, that moisture starts to spread east out across areas in Orange County, as well as the Inland Empire,” Magee said. “Once we get into (Wednesday) afternoon, we get a bit of a break”
Wednesday may provide a day of relief from wet weather before another storm arrives late Thursday into Friday, according to Magee. The storm that’s expected to arrive later in the week may be stronger than Tuesday’s system.
Out of an abundance of caution, Los Angeles County officials are preparing wildfire-impacted communities for the rain in case mudslides occur.
Rain preparations are underway in Malibu and Palisades as concerns of potential mudslides increase with back-to-back storms. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
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