By Ricardo Roura
A series of spring storms is forecast for this weekend in Southern California, cooling the air after a recent heat wave.
After this Wednesday a maximum temperature was recorded 10 degrees above what is usual for this time of year, a low pressure system moves into the regionaccompanied by rain and cooler winds, which will last until early next week.
A low procedure will bring frequent rain, mtn snow & poss tstms w/rain starting as early as Thur night. Awaiting about 0.50 to 1.50″ of rain, elevated totals for the mtns/foothills/tstms. There could be also a 10-20% chc for a dusting of snow for the Grapevine gradual Solar-early Mon. pic.twitter.com/WnJELumFSS
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) April 9, 2026
The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that two storm systems will affect the region this weekend.
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According to the NWS, the first, least intense storm system, It will begin to make its effects felt between this Friday night and early Saturday morningprimarily in northern California, before moving south.
A second storm, the strongest, is forecast for this Sundaywhich can bring enough moisture, accompanied by cold air, that it can dump snow in mountain areas as low as 4,500 feet by the end of the weekend.
According to NWS specialists, wind gusts could reach 50 miles per hour (80 km/h) in the inland mountains and foothillswhich could cause alerts to be issued for intense winds.
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Widespread rain is expected with accumulations that can be between half an inch and an inch and a half of stormwateralthough the quantities may vary according to each location.
Meteorologists track the progress of storms to estimate how much water they could dump. and ensure that they do not reach the thresholds necessary for the debris to slide. in areas affected by forest fires.
For this Friday, a drop in maximum temperatures is forecastwith the arrival of high clouds, before the first rainfall occurs on Friday night and early Saturday morning, mainly in coastal areas.
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For this Sunday The second storm arrives, colder and accompanied by more intense rainsconditions that can last until Monday morning.
The specialists recommended to the residents Secure Outdoor Objects to prevent them from being displaced by the intensity of the winds, especially in communities in mountainous areas and in valleys.
According to NWS forecasts, there are between 15% and 30% chance of thunderstorms.
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The conditions of clear skies and warmer temperatures They will be back by Tuesday, April 14, with minimal chances that some showers may occur by the end of next week.
The drivers They must be prepared in case they encounter flooded roadsso you can expect additional time during transfers.
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