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@SoCalWXwatcher
SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
The aftermath of the powerful Winter Storm that moved through #SoCal - This morning’s view of the San Gabriel Mountains looking North from Mt Wilson Observatory is spectacular. 😍
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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GOES West Satellite - A powerful Low Pressure System spinning just off the coast of Northern California is directing an #AtmosphericRiver plume into #SoCal . The plume is thousands of miles long, and will likely remain directed into Southern California through at least Tuesday
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Relief Incoming - A Pacific trough will take an inside track into the Western US this week, bringing a return of onshore flow and cooler weather to #SoCal , with high temperatures West of the Mountains "only" in the 70's & 80's by Wednesday. A potentially deeper trough will move
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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A dry and mild weather pattern will continue across #SoCal this week. A strengthening Jet Stream is poised to deliver unsettled weather to the West Coast, including #SoCal later next week. Too early to trust details, but Ensemble Guidance is trending quite wet for the West...
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@SoCalWXwatcher
SoCal Weather Watcher
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Just to clarify - #HurricaneHilary will weaken as it moves North over cooler waters, and will NOT be a Hurricane when it reaches #SoCal . By the time it gets here (and the track is still not 100% certain) it will be Tropical Storm strength or weaker. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Models are currently trying to resolve the track of a tropical system that is expected to develop West of Mexico over the next several days. Some potential outcomes could lead to increased surf, humidity and possible showers across the region next week. WAY too early to pin down!
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
Long Range GEFS and EPS Ensembles are currently suggesting our drying-out period in California will be brief, with the "Storm Door" likely opening again for much of the West including #SoCal as we head into February. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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12z Euro PW Anomaly depiction - A pattern change gets underway for California, including #SoCal this week as a series of storms takes aim on the state - each with a good subtropical moisture tap which will likely result in periods of heavy rainfall. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
1 year
Not something we're accustomed to seeing for #SoCal very often - HWRF, HMON, HAFS Models used for tracking Tropical systems, all showing a center of circulation in the SoCal Bight on Monday Morning. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Late next week a pattern favorable for Pacific Storms begins to establish itself, with the first in a series of systems moving through #SoCal . Model/Ensemble Guidance suggest a series of storms will impact the region through the 1st week of February. #CAwx #LArain #SoCalStorm
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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The next Santa Ana wind event of the season is looking quite impressive on this evening's 0z NAM output, and will be stronger and longer in duration than any we've experienced yet this season, with gusts in some communities expected to top 70+MPH. #SoCal #SantaAnaWinds #FireWX
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
A potent and cold early-season Winter Storm is expected to take aim on California, and will begin to affect #SoCal early next week with potentially significant rainfall and Mountain snow. Stay tuned! #CAwx #LArain
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Euro EPS Ensemble - Strong signals continue for a significant pattern change next week. Initial impulses early next week don't look too impressive, but as we head into the latter half of next week through the Holiday Weekend, stronger storms could complicate Holiday travel plans.
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Euro ECMWF Model through the next 10 days - A couple of weak systems pass North of #SoCal this week, followed by Fair weather dominating the region into next week. There are currently some very strong signals in the long range guidance that suggest a very wet pattern emerging
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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A modest Ridge will deflect storm systems Northward away from #SoCal over the next several days, with fair weather prevailing across the region. By next weekend, the Ridge is expected to break down as a strong Pacific Jet Stream empowers another series of systems to reach
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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A look at some of the latest Model Guidance through the next 7 days - Most of the precipitation depicted here is expected to fall on #SoCal between Sunday PM and Tuesday PM. While it is still too soon to buy into these totals, the risk of excessive runoff from an extended period
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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A look at today's 12z GFS & Euro Models' rain & snow guidance for #SoCal - High deserts have a good chance for accumulating snow. I-5, I-14 & I-15 will likely see travel issues/closures through passes. Coast & Valleys with a good shot at 2" rainfall or more through Sunday. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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For the 2nd Storm of the upcoming pattern, expected to impact #SoCal next Monday, a subtropical moisture source originating near Hawaii will likely result in a very moisture-laden Southerly flow (Shown here in the 12z Euro's Precipitable Water depiction) as the Front moves across
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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A look at some of today's most recent Model solutions for #SoCal 's next storm - Models have backed off from some of their more extreme solutions from yesterday, but all still suggest heavy rainfall for the region beginning Sunday PM through Tuesday. #CAwx #LArain
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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02/03/24 0z HRRR Model's Simulated Radar Depiction through the next 48 Hours - Drizzle & Light Showers from warm sector rainfall in advance of a very potent system have already overspread portions of #SoCal . Rainfall intensity will increase on Sunday, with very heavy showers
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
If your Christmas wish was for wet weather to return to #SoCal , it looks increasingly like that wish is going to be granted this week, as multiple systems are expected impact California. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Our persistent "May Gray" pattern will finally begin to wane as we transition to a more Summer-like pattern. A ridge will build in across the Western US, including #SoCal , later next week which will result in a distinct warming trend, especially inland. Onshore flow will help
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Preliminary Magnitude- 5.1, Malibu California. #SoCal #Earthquake
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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A peek at some the latest rainfall projections from this afternoon's Model runs for #SoCal . The bulk of the rainfall is expected from SD County Northward to LA County, as well as interior Valleys, Mountains & Deserts. #CAwx #HurricaneHilary
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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KTVX Doppler Radar data from the past 5 1/2 hours does a pretty good job of illustrating how slowly the #AtmosphericRiver plume has progressed across #SoCal . Persistent moderate to heavy rainfall will likely continue through tomorrow with possible Thunderstorms. The plume axis
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
GOES West Satellite with a spectacular view of #SoCal snow across the local mountains this morning. #CAwx #SoCalSnow
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Mild weather will continue across #SoCal this week, but long range Ensembles continue to advertise a return to wet weather across the region as early as late this weekend, with chances for rainfall continuing into next week. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
10 months
A series of Pacific Storms will visit #SoCal next week, bringing unsettled weather and chances for rainfall. The first system will bring only modest chances, but a stronger system later in the week is expected to bring significant rainfall to the region. #CAwx #LArain
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SoCal Weather Watcher
8 months
GOES West Satellite Loop 1/31/24 - The Sun sets on a potent Pacific Storm as it advances across California. The Front will push into #SoCal late tonight bringing several hours of Moderate to Heavy rainfall to the region followed by showers Thursday afternoon. #CAwx #LArain
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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The latest 6-10 Day Outlook from @NWSCPC reflects our first hints that Summer is on the wane and Autumn is coming. A Pacific Trough will set up across the West and #SoCal will experience pleasant temperatures -- and perhaps a shot at some drizzle or light rain next week. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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GOES West Satellite - A plume of subtropical moisture extending over 2,000 miles from Hawaii to California is delivering abundant moisture to the Central portion of the State with excessive runoff in many areas. #SoCal is on the Southern periphery of this moisture plume. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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#SoCal will get an early taste of 🍂 #Fall next week as a Trough of Low Pressure sets up across the West Coast, bringing a couple of disturbances into California with cooler temperatures and chances for Drizzle & Light Showers on Sunday PM/Monday AM and again on Thursday. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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GOES-17 (preliminary, non-operational) - An impressive low pressure system is strengthening out over the Pacific. This system will head Northeast bringing rain to NorCal & the Pacific Northwest. Additional systems behind this one are expected to bring rain to #SoCal by Friday.
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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A look at some of Today's Model runs - Continued signs of significant Precipitation for #SoCal late in the 10-Day period. As always, Model solutions are best taken with a grain of salt this far in advance, but Ensembles (3rd image) suggest a significant wet pattern for the State.
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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A series of Pacific Storms will bring periods of rainfall to #SoCal Saturday through Monday, with the heavier rainfall arriving later during that period. Here's a look at rainfall projections from some of today's 12z Model Runs. #LArain #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 months
5.7 (Preliminary Magnitude) near Mettler, CA
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Our Storm System is clearing out and no additional Rainfall is expected across #SoCal as we head into the weekend. Meanwhile, a Cutoff Low will be lurking out over the Pacific. An approaching Trough is expected to drag it ashore early next week, bringing another round of
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
Another late-season storm will move through #SoCal late Tuesday night and exit the area on Thursday. This system will be of moderate strength, but cold air aloft combined with the high Sun angle this time of year could produce Thunderstorms for many locations. #CAwx #LArain
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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GOES West Satellite Loop - A potent Low Pressure System spins out over the Pacific, centered West of the Bay Area, as an associated Cold Front sweeps Southeast into the State. The Cold Front will move across #SoCal late tonight and into Saturday Morning. An unstable airmass
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
The unsettled pattern across the West will continue into next week, with a potent system moving through #SoCal late Saturday, and more systems expected next week. Latest Model guidance spitting out some big precipitation numbers for the 10-day period. Stay Tuned! #LArain #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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GOES West Satellite Loop as of 10:20am - A low pressure system spins out over the Pacific to our Southwest, directing subtropical moisture Northeastward into California. Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall should reach #SoCal overnight & continue into Tuesday/Wednesday. #LArain
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
GOES-18 Satellite - Clouds & showers associated with a cold Pacific trough continue to rotate into California. A Cold Upper Low spins over the ocean West of Oregon, and will slide South along the CA Coast, moving into #SoCal tomorrow PM/Saturday AM bringing heavy Rain/Snow. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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1/2) Models are locking on to an upcoming wet pattern similar to what we saw during late Dec/Early January - Unlike our recent series of Cold Storms, this moisture source will be from the Subtropics. The first wave on Fri/Sat will focus mainly on Northern/Central CA. #CAwx #SoCal
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SoCal Weather Watcher
9 months
A mild week is on tap for #SoCal as another system passes by to our North into Northern/Central CA, but a Pattern Change will get underway by this weekend as a Zonal Flow regime sets up - enabling a series of Pacific Storms to trek Eastward into the State, including SoCal. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Doppler Radar as of 9:39pm 2/3/24 - The beginning of a very wet period for #SoCal is getting underway as light showers spread across the region as warm, moist air overruns the cool airmass in place across the region. These warm-frontal showers will increase into tomorrow morning
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SoCal Weather Watcher
10 months
Showers from our current pattern may linger into Saturday, but things should clear out across #SoCal in time for Christmas. Long range guidance suggests more systems will impact California, including SoCal, later next week.
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SoCal Weather Watcher
11 months
GOES West Satellite view - A Low Pressure System is advancing Eastward towards California and will deliver another round of showers and potentially heavy thunderstorms to #SoCal tonight/tomorrow. Heaviest rainfall amounts will be focused on SLO/SBA and Ventura Counties. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
11 months
Fun times for those who look at Operational Model runs for guidance regarding next week's storm systems in California. We are heading into a wet & unsettled pattern next week, but specifics regarding rainfall totals, particularly for #SoCal , are still a bit hazy. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Late Summer #Heatwave - SoCal Metro Areas will likely see some of their hottest temperatures of the year this week, as our current heatwave peaks on Thursday & Friday. Triple-digit heat will be likely at most locations EXCEPT along the immediate Coast and at Mountain Resort
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
Global Models are continuing to converge in the idea that a very cold Trough in the Northeast Pacific near British Columbia will slide South along the West Coast around Midweek next week, bringing Rain and low elevation Snowfall to California, including #SoCal . #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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We are still on track for a potent late-season Storm that will bring periods of heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow to #SoCal through Easter Weekend. Snow levels could drop low enough to complicate travel on I-5 through Tejon Pass/Grapevine by Saturday evening. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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A look at Total Precipitation that has Fallen since Sunday AM across #SoCal as of 4AM this morning. This has been an extraordinary event for many locations across SoCal. Our current wet pattern takes a parting shot at the region again this evening. Fortunately, things clear out
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A look at some of the most recent Model Guidance for #SoCal regarding next week's Storm. It's currently looking like locations from Orange County Northward to Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties will be favored for the heaviest Rainfall amounts, with SD County seeing
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Models suggest a cold unsettled weather pattern for California through the next 10 days, as multiple cold storm systems are expected to drop into the state from the North. Some of these systems have the potential to bring snow to foothills & High Deserts across #SoCal . #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
Today is the first day of Astronomical Spring, but another potent 'Winter' Storm is poised to move through #SoCal tonight through Wednesday, with 1"-2.5" Rainfall along the Coast/Valleys and more snow for the local Mountain Resorts. #CAwx #LArain #SpringStorm
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
Definitely NOT Graupel, Hail, frosted cornflakes or anything else. Legitimate wet snowflakes ❄️ in Anaheim today. It has been an amazing series of Cold storms over the past 10 days. #SoCal will now get a breather as the next system Sunday/Monday stays mostly to our North. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
9 months
With a Cold airmass in place across #SoCal , overnight temperatures will be quite chilly, with interior Valleys seeing Temperatures down into the 30's. A moisture-starved "Inside Slider" system will bring a reinforcing shot of colder air to the region Saturday evening. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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December 27th - The "Storm Door" remains open for California. A weak system moves through Northern and Central CA this evening, followed by a moderate system that will bring light/moderate rain to the whole state, including #SoCal this weekend. While Models disagree on details,
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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3km NAM 10-Meter Wind Gust Depiction - In addition the the risk posed from excessive rainfall across #SoCal with the upcoming system, there will also be gusty winds. The strongest winds will be along the Central Coast as the system deepens offshore, but strong winds will also
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
HRRR Simulated Radar through next 18 hours - Organized bands of heavy rain & thunderstorms are pushing into #SoCal . The heaviest band of intense rain will push through LA/OC Metro areas late tonight with the potential for localized flooding. Blizzard conditions in the Mountains.
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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'Tis the season - As we get further into Autumn, "Inside Slider" type systems begin dropping South into the Intermountain West portion of the Country. Such a system is expected this coming weekend - and may squeeze out a few showers from a deep Marine Layer across #SoCal . #Fall
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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An unsettled pattern is shaping up for California, including #SoCal , which will likely get underway on Thursday and continue into next week as the "Storm Door" opens enough to allow multiple systems to approach the area. #CAwx #SoCalRain #LArain
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
GOES-18 Satellite View - A Cold Low Pressure System spins offshore West of the Central Coast of CA. An intensifying Cold Front is pushing into Central CA, and will move through #SoCal , bringing very heavy rain and Thunderstorms later this evening into tomorrow AM. #CAwx #LArain
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
Snowfall in Victorville this evening.
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WxChasing- Brandon Clement
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Biggest snowflakes I have ever seen. Not something I thought would come out of my mouth in the Mojave Desert. #snow #CaWx #california #Victorville @jpetramala
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Looking ahead - While February has delivered some cool & occasionally unsettled weather to #SoCal , the setup hasn't been favorable for significant storms for the area. Longer range Models/Ensembles are suggesting the door will open for more meaningful storms late next week. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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More cells assoicated with an upper level disturbance are streaming Northward towards #SoCal this morning. Very dry air across the region will hinder any showers from making it down to the surface, but there have been reports of isolated heavy rain and hail this morning. #LArain
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Looks like Downtown LA will have exceeded its 14.25” seasonal average total before this week is over. #LArain
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Last thing...Dowtown LA has had more rain in the last 48hrs than the entire rest of the season so far (season starts on Oct 1): Oct 1 - Feb 3: 6.92" Feb 4 - Feb 5: 7.10"* *Rain is still falling @NBCLA #CAwx #LARain
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Today's Global Model runs suggest a wet Easter Weekend across #SoCal . This is still over several days off and details are subject to change, but it might be worth making alternate plans if you were thinking about outdoor activities. There should be a better idea regarding the
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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By the end of this week, High Pressure will position itself over the 4 Corners region - a favorable position for directing Monsoonal moisture from Northwestern Mexico and the Gulf of California into #SoCal . This should result in increased Thunderstorm chances across local
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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A modest storm will move through #SoCal this weekend bringing a chance for showers with snowfall possible in the local Mountains. Global Models are hinting at the possibility of additional systems later next week and again on Easter. Stay tuned! #CAwx #Spring2024
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
The Front has slowed its Easterly progress across #SoCal , and similar to the January 9th storm, is focusing its heaviest rainfall across SBA/Ventura Counties. The latest (02z) HRRR Model suggests a VERY intense band of rain (NCFR) will move through LA Metro between 12am and 3am.
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SoCal Weather Watcher
1 year
Local news stations now interrupting their live tropical storm coverage to report on the earthquake. Quite a day in #SoCal
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Today's 12z GFS' Simulated IR Satellite depiction of #Hillary 's expected track Northward into the Southwest US - Its center of circulation is expected to reach #SoCal by Monday AM, with potentially heavy rain for the region as well as flash flood risks in the Mts & Deserts. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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18z HRRR Model's Simulated Radar through the next 48 hours - #SoCal is now looking at more of a showery pattern as individual cells move through the region in the cold unstable post-frontal environment. Some showers will contain heavy downpours as well as lightning and small
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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A noteworthy excerpt from today’s 1:43pm Area Forecast Discussion from NWS Oxnard. The potential exists for some unusually heavy snow amounts in #SoCal Mountains on Thursday/Friday. #SoCalStorm #SoCalSnow
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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The next few systems moving into the West Coast aren't expected to bring very much rain/snow to #SoCal as they will be focused more to our North & East, but will definitely deliver more cold and wind, likely resulting in some of the coldest overnight temperatures so far this
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SoCal Weather Watcher
10 months
November may go out on a wet note for many locations across #SoCal as some modest systems slide down the coast later this week resulting in cool unsettled weather into next weekend. Currently looking like best rainfall chances will be focused on Coastal San Diego County. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Unsettled weather will return to #SoCal early next week, but this will be a very modest system compared to recent storms, with light showers possible Monday through Tuesday AM. #CAwx #LArain
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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GOES West Satellite Loop, 1PM 2/6/24 - The counterclockwise circulation of a Low Pressure System is evident in this view of #SoCal as showers and Thunderstorms continue to move through the region. With a cold unstable airmass in place, Thunderstorms, Hail, and even Waterspouts
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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Doppler Radar as of 1:04pm 2/4/24 - The leading edge of the main band of precipitation associated with a strong low pressure system is now advancing Southeast across LA County. Rainfall will become heavy this evening through tomorrow and may include strong Thunderstorms, gusty
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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A look at some of today's most recent Model guidance for the next Storm System expected to impact #SoCal Thursday PM/Friday. This won't be a strong system, but will deliver quite a cold airmass to the area, with Snow Levels falling to near 3,000ft and a chance for isolated
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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GOES West Satellite 2/16/24 - Yet another large Trough in the Eastern Pacific is tapping into a Subtropical plume and is moving Eastward towards California. Another round of meaningful rainfall is expected across #SoCal by Monday, extending into Tuesday & tapering off during the
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SoCal Weather Watcher
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When will the wet season get underway in #SoCal ? There is no magic crystal ball, but current long range EPS model guidance depicts a wet signal for the region from around Thanksgiving into at least mid-December. Too early to trust with any confidence, but worth keeping an eye on.
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
A wet pattern will set up across #SoCal later this week, with a series of disturbances moving through the region. Best chance for significant rainfall will be Thursday Night/Friday, with unsettled weather potentially continuing through the weekend. #CAwx #LArain
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SoCal Weather Watcher
1 year
Preliminary magnitude 5.0 near Ojai. #earthquake
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SoCal Weather Watcher
1 year
Tropical Storm and an Earthquake in #SoCal . Double whammy today.
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SoCal Weather Watcher
7 months
Another Pacific Storm System is poised to bring another round of Rain/Mountain Snow to #SoCal on Wednesday. This system is expected to become a Cutoff Low, so there's still a lot of uncertainty regarding its precise track. Right now rain amounts are looking similar to this past
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
6-10/8-14 Day Outlooks from @nwscpc - Although Models are struggling with specifics, it appears early November will see cooler and potentially unsettled weather across the West, including #SoCal . #CAwx #Fall 🍁🍂
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SoCal Weather Watcher
8 months
GOES West Satellite 1/29/24 - A large Trough over the Pacific Ocean several hundred miles West of California with a moisture plume extending from Hawaii, continues to develop a well organized storm system that will push East into California and bring significant rainfall later
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SoCal Weather Watcher
9 months
4.6 Preliminary Magnitude near Lytle Creek, CA at 10:55am.
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SoCal Weather Watcher
2 years
With a very Cold airmass in place and clearing skies enabling a lot of radiational cooling overnight, temperatures will dip into the 30's across #SoCal Metro Areas tonight, with many inland Valley locations getting down to near Freezing, and down to the 20's in the High Desert.
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SoCal Weather Watcher
6 months
A look at today's most recent Model Guidance for this weekend's expected rainfall totals across #SoCal . Generally 1" - 3" for Coast & Valley locations by Monday AM. Higher amounts in Foothills and Mountains, with 1 to 2 Feet of snow above 6,000ft. While there are additional
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SoCal Weather Watcher
8 months
Doppler Radar as of 7:56PM 2/5/24 - It’s now San Diego County’s turn for heavy rainfall as the AR Plume sags Southeast across #SoCal . Heavy rain will spread Southeast across SD County this evening. Showers will continue across all of Socal tomorrow. #CAwx #LArain
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SoCal Weather Watcher
8 months
Doppler Radar as of 9:12 PM 2/5/24 - The AR plume is pushing Eastward with heavier rain now falling in San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The AR Plume’s stratiform rain can be seen on the right half of this view moving East, while convective cells develop in the
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SoCal Weather Watcher
5 years
This afternoon's GOES West Satellite view of the "Bomb Cyclone", a rapidly-deepening low pressure center moving into Oregon. The associated trough will dig along the West Coast bringing rain and snow to California over the next few days. #CAwx #SoCal #LArain
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SoCal Weather Watcher
7 months
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SoCal Weather Watcher
7 months
A SpaceX launch from Vandenberg is scheduled for 7:28 PM this evening. For LA/OC/SD counties, assuming skies are clear enough in your area, look at the Northwestern sky. Dusk launches can be spectacular.
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SoCal Weather Watcher
3 months
High Pressure centered near the 4 Corners region will continue to direct Mid/High Clouds and Monsoonal moisture into #SoCal through Sunday, bringing chances for Thunderstorms across the Mountains and Desert locations, with the best chances occurring Saturday afternoon. #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
1 year
'Tis the Season - Our taste of cool, Fall-like weather is about to end. Warm, dry, offshore flow/Santa Ana conditions set up across #SoCal over the next few days. Many locations will see temperatures well into the 90's during the latter half of this week. #SantaAnaWind #CAwx
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SoCal Weather Watcher
8 months
A closer look at the plume of moisture currently being fed into #SoCal as the Low Pressure Center drifts Northward as opposed to trekking East. The plume sags slowly Southeastward delivering a long duration rain event to Southern California. A Jet Streak will likely add to the
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SoCal Weather Watcher
8 months
Preliminary Magnitude 4.5 near San Bernardino. #Earthquake
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