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Southern California Brace for Double Rain Rounds, Cooler Air
9 Apr
Summary
- Sharp temperature drop begins Thursday, with rain expected over the weekend.
- Two rounds of light to moderate precipitation are forecast for Southern California.
- Snow may fall as low as 6,500 feet in mountain ranges.
A notable cooling trend is set to begin in Southern California on Thursday, April 10, 2026, with temperatures dropping sharply ahead of a weekend low-pressure system. This system is expected to bring rain to most of the region in two distinct phases. The first round of light to moderate precipitation is anticipated from late Friday night through early Saturday afternoon. Coastal areas may receive less than a quarter-inch of rain, with minimal accumulation expected in desert regions.
The second wave of rain is predicted to be slightly more intense, moving through Southern California on Sunday and lingering into Monday morning. This could impact the early morning commute. Forecasters also indicated that snow could fall at elevations as low as 6,500 feet in the mountain ranges. Following the rain, dry and seasonable conditions, with average temperatures in the 70s, are expected to return by Tuesday, April 15, 2026.
