After a relatively dry start to 2024, the storm door could soon open for Southern California, where back-to-back storms are expected this week, according to the National Weather Service.
A storm front is expected to approach northwest San Luis Obispo County Tuesday night, bringing a 60% chance of rain to the region around Wednesday morning, according to the weather service. There is a 40% chance of light rain showers spreading across San Luis Obispo and northern and western Santa Barbara County Wednesday morning.
The storm is projected to drop up to a tenth of an inch of rain everywhere except the coastal parts of northwestern San Luis Obispo County, which could receive up to a quarter of an inch. Temperatures are expected to drop between 3 and 6 degrees, with coastal areas seeing temperatures in the high 60s to mid-60s. The strongest winds will be felt in the Los Angeles mountains and in the Antelope Valley.
The weather service expects the storm to move east on Friday, bringing a slight chance of rain to San Luis Obispo and western Santa Barbara counties during the afternoon.
The next storm is expected to hit the region Friday night into Monday, with about 1 to 2 inches of rain falling across Southern California, the weather service predicts. Southwest-facing slopes are expected to see 2 to 4 inches of precipitation and northwest San Luis Obispo County 5 inches or more.
On Sunday there will be a greater chance of heavy rain. Los Angeles is expected to receive at least 1.2 inches of rain between Friday night and Monday. Higher amounts are forecast for Big Pine Mountain, with 3.25 inches; San Luis Obispo, with 2.44 inches; Santa Barbara, with 2.49 inches; Ojai, with 2.44 inches; Fillmore, with 1.81 inches, and Pasadena, with 1.4 inches.
A high pressure system is expected to arrive in the region on Tuesday and usher in dry conditions, clear skies and warmer daytime temperatures.
