California Winter 2026-27: LA and 32-Inch State Snow History

El Niño can bring Pacific storms while Sierra Nevada highways remain vulnerable through March.

Rain and possible thunderstorms expected in San Diego County this week

The National Weather Service is forecasting rain, cooler temperatures, and potential thunderstorms for San Diego County starting Wednesday night, prompting local officials to urge residents to prepare for the storm.

Southern California Weather: Showers Hit San Diego Oct. 21-22

Showers and possible thunderstorms arrive Wednesday night before drier conditions return Friday.

Southern California Halloween 2026: Rain Risk for Oct. 25–31

Los Angeles, San Diego and the Inland Empire could see changing weather before Halloween night.

National City clearing out storm drains ahead of El Niño

Officials in National City are working to clear out storm drainage areas ahead of predicted El Niño storms, Documenter Jennifer Hua reports. Staff say this effort includes removing debris and relocating homeless residents. “We have unhoused encampments throughout our stormwater system,” said Martha Juarez, the city’s engineering and public...

Rain is Coming: Prepare Your Home and Family

Rain is expected to return to San Diego County this week. The National Weather Service forecasts cooler temperatures, showers and a chance of thunderstorms across the region beginning Wednesday evening and continuing through Thursday afternoon. Now is the time to prepare your family, home and property for this storm and...

San Diego unified preparing students and schools for possible El Niño impacts

The San Diego Unified School District announced plans to prepare its campuses and implement an El Niño Explorer Week curriculum to address potential flooding and educate students about extreme weather.

Sun to Soakers: Midweek Storms, Dangerous Surf to Slam San Diego Coast

Low clouds are spreading into coastal San Diego and are expected to increase through sunrise Tuesday; temperatures are in the mid-60s before partly sunny skies push the afternoon high near 78 degrees. The warm, quiet start will not last long: showers and possible thunderstorms are expected to move in by midweek.

San Diego beaches brace for winter storms after the latest punch from the Pacific

Rain chances increase across San Diego County midweek as storm system moves in

A storm system is set to bring rain, cooler temperatures, and a slight chance of thunderstorms to San Diego County starting as early as Tuesday evening.

Cooler temperatures, possible rain headed for Southern California

Cooler temperatures and a chance of rain is on tap for Southern California, forecasters say.

California Weather: Beach Hazard, November Outlook Oct. 26–Nov. 1

NOAA's Oct. 26–Nov. 1 outlook favors wetter conditions across Southern California.

Santa Ana winds leave damage and disruption from San Diego's canyons to coast

Powerful winds toppled trees, disrupted traffic and whipped up waves along San Diego County beaches, Saturday. Besides the fire danger, the Santa Ana winds caused damage and disruptions. In Escondido, near the San Diego city line, a large mesquite tree was ripped from its roots overnight and fell onto Sunset...

California Winter Outlook 2026-27: LA Rain, Sierra Snow Outlook

Los Angeles and San Diego face increased rain chances while Northern California trends warmer.