The Los Angeles area is working on a series of potential thunderstorms and heavy snow this week and predicts winter storms for the next week, according to the National Weather Service.
The first storm is expected to cross the area from Wednesday to Thursday, with the next cold front taking place on Thursday.
“There is a two punch, and in most areas on Wednesday, we will have some rainfall and then there will be milder rainfall on Thursday,” said National Meteorological Service meteorologist Robbie Munroe.
There will also be enough cold air and instability, with 10% to 20% chance of thunderstorms from Wednesday night to Thursday night, Monro said.
In coastal areas, including those in downtown Los Angeles, the total amount of rainfall can range between 1 and 3 inches and between half an inch and one inch throughout the mountain.
According to Munro, the San Gabriel Mountains and surrounding mountain towns (including Wrightwood) may see huge snowfall. At 5,500 feet and above, snowfall can be between 6 and 12 inches.
Munro said two to three storms are likely next week, and is expected to initially be from Sunday night to Monday, with the second being Thursday.
“It’s a pretty average system in terms of rainfall and snowfall,” Munro said of the upcoming storm this week. “This is nothing compared to the average.”
Heavy rain may be a concern for the scar areas that have been burned recently, which can lead to smaller flooding and shallow debris. Recent rainstorms force indefinite closure Topanga Canyon Avenue Between the Pacific Coast Expressway and the Great View Road.
As for Friday, the state’s snow is 85% average This time of year. Last year, the drought-weather round was fueled by the deadly Palisades and Eton wildfires in January.
