Incoming storm to bring more rain to Southern California before clearing by Thanksgiving week

Weather Forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 19

The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

LOS ANGELES - Southern California will experience a mix of weather patterns, with rain expected to make a brief appearance before a sunny stretch going into the Thanksgiving holiday week. 

What we know:

Wednesday will be a dry day with patchy clouds, as the region finds itself between weather systems. However, light showers are anticipated to begin later Wednesday, primarily along the coast and in parts of Orange County and the Inland Empire. 

The bulk of the rain is forecast to arrive on Thursday afternoon, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall. For the mountain communities, high elevations may experience freezing rain and snow.

Timeline:

• Wednesday: Dry with patchy clouds; temperatures in downtown LA around 62°F.
• Wednesday night: Light showers begin, mainly along coastal areas.
• Thursday Moderate to heavy rainfall expected in the afternoon, freezing rain and snow in high elevations.
• Friday: Scattered showers continue, with instability persisting.
• Saturday: Lingering moisture in the morning, transitioning to a drying trend by afternoon.

How much rain is expected?

By the numbers:

Rainfall amounts are expected to vary, with Pasadena receiving up to a quarter of an inch by Thursday night.

Meanwhile, some areas like Ontario, may see over an inch of rain. 

FOX 11 Meteorologist Maria Quiban said the season has been wetter than average, with almost five inches of rain since October 1st, significantly surpassing the November average of 0.78 inches.

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Dryer and cooler weather ahead

What's next:

The drying trend will continue into next week, with sunny weather expected for Thanksgiving. Temperatures will remain below average, with highs in the upper sixties in the valleys and Inland Empire, and seventies returning next week.