Series of winter storms bringing ‘major pattern change’ to Southern California: Timeline

The Brief

  • A winter storm system will bring light to moderate rain and mountain snow to Southern California from Tuesday evening through early Wednesday.
  • Following a warm Monday, temperatures will “nose dive” up to 15 degrees, leaving most coastal and valley areas in the 60s.
  • While this week’s storm is relatively light, forecasters are tracking a “major pattern change” starting Saturday night that could bring multiple heavy, cold storm rounds next week.

LOS ANGELES Southern California is bracing for a shift from unseasonably warm conditions to a series of winter storms, beginning with a light system Tuesday and transitioning into a much more aggressive, cold pattern by next week.

What we know:

Enjoy the sunshine on Monday as it remains the final warm day of the stretch, with temperature 10 degrees above normal for many areas, according to the National Weather Service.

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