A cold front that brought flash flooding, mudslides, and severe thunderstorms to Southern California has moved east, but scattered showers and strong winds are expected to continue through Friday morning.
Current Weather Conditions
Scattered Showers Until Afternoon
- Light rainfall expected, ranging from 0.10 to 0.25 inches, depending on location.
- Most evacuation warnings have been lifted, though some remain in effect.
Wind Advisory in Ventura County
- Effective from 10 a.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Saturday
- Winds: 20-35 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph
- Possible impacts: Downed tree limbs, power outages, and unsecured objects being blown around
Clearing Skies & Slight Temperature Increase
- Clouds will gradually clear as the storm exits the region.
- Temperatures will increase by 3 to 6 degrees, though conditions will still be cool.
Southern California Rainfall Totals (Last 24 Hours)
Los Angeles County:
- Downtown LA: 2.68 inches
- Hollywood: 2.67 inches
- Beverly Hills: 2.46 inches
- Canoga Park: 2.01 inches
- Agoura: 2.44 inches
- Eaton Dam: 3.13 inches
- Claremont: 3.34 inches
- Mount Wilson: 2.83 inches
- San Gabriel Dam: 5.39 inches
Total Rainfall Since Oct. 1:
- Downtown LA: 5.51 inches (Normal: 8.69 inches, Annual Average: 14.25 inches)
Record-Breaking Rainfall Totals
Several areas saw record-breaking rainfall from this storm:
- Downtown LA: 2.80 inches (Previous record: 2.71 inches, 1954)
- Big Bear: 2.20 inches (Previous record: 1.71 inches, 1992)
- Ontario: 1.87 inches (Previous record: 0.70 inches, 2001)
- Fullerton: 1.80 inches (Previous record: 1.19 inches, 2001)
- Riverside: 1.23 inches (Previous record: 0.93 inches, 1980)
- Santa Ana: 1.23 inches (Previous record: 0.78 inches, 2001)
What’s Next?
- Weekend Warming Trend – Expect pleasant weather with sunshine starting Saturday.
- No Rain Next Week – Forecasts indicate a dry period with gradually warming temperatures.
The worst of the storm has passed, but residents should remain cautious of slick roads, potential falling debris, and lingering flood risks in low-lying areas.
