A weather system developing in the Pacific Ocean may bring much-needed rainfall to Southern California this weekend. Meteorologists are closely monitoring a low pressure system that has the potential to deliver substantial precipitation to the region.
The current weather pattern, known as zonal flow, has resulted in average to slightly above average temperatures across Southern California this week. However, an approaching trough is set to interact with the high pressure system currently situated over the southwestern United States.
The outcome of this meteorological dance remains uncertain. Some computer models suggest the low pressure system could move down the western seaboard and linger over California and Nevada. If this scenario plays out, Southern California could see as much as two to three inches of rain over the weekend.
However, the forecast is not set in stone. If the high pressure system maintains its strength through midweek, the chances of significant rainfall diminish considerably. The National Weather Service (NWS) emphasizes that the storm's trajectory is still highly uncertain at this point.
In addition to potential rain, the weather system could bring high-elevation snow and gusty winds to the region. Despite the looming possibility of wet weather, the NWS predicts dry conditions across most of Southern California for the remainder of the workweek.
Halloween revelers can expect a comfortable evening for trick-or-treating on Thursday, with warm temperatures and clear skies forecast. As the weekend approaches, residents should stay tuned to local weather updates for the latest information on this developing weather system.