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After a recent stretch of unseasonably warm weather, Southern California is poised for a shift as cooler temperatures and a chance of rain arrive this week. the change comes after a remarkably wet winter that has officially ended the state’s 25-year drought.
Cooler Temperatures on the Horizon
Temperatures that have been nearing summer-like levels will begin to decline, with the most noticeable drop expected by Wednesday. Lisa Phillips, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard, told the Los Angeles Times that the warm spell is coming to an end.
High temperatures are expected to fall from the high 70s on Tuesday to around 66 degrees Fahrenheit by Thursday. This cooling trend will be followed by a potential for rainfall later in the week.
Rain Expected Thursday and Friday
A low-pressure system approaching the region is forecast to bring a chance of showers beginning Thursday and continuing into Friday. The National Weather Service in San Diego indicates that the probability of receiving one-half inch or more of rainfall ranges from approximately 10 percent near the coast to around 20 percent in the mountain areas. The National Weather Service provides detailed forecast discussions.
Following the mid-week temperature dip and potential rainfall,a return to drier conditions and gradual warming is anticipated.
California Officially Drought-Free
This potential for rain arrives after a series of significant storms during the holiday season and New year’s brought record-breaking precipitation to California. These storms successfully ended the state’s 25-year drought.As reported by Patch.com, California has been officially declared drought-free.
City-Specific Forecasts for Thursday
Here’s a detailed look at the forecast for several Southern California cities on Thursday, according to the National weather Service:
- Los Angeles: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10 a.m.Partly sunny, with a high near 66°F. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51°F.
- Malibu: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62°F. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. A 20 percent chance of rain before 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low
