SoCal will see clouds, patchy drizzle Thursday before more rain returns by the weekend

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Southern California can expect to see more clouds and patchy drizzle Thursday as a new cold, rainy system sweeps in by the weekend.

The rain will move in from the north late Friday night, falling heavier throughout the day Saturday and totaling just under an inch in most areas. Temperatures will drop to the 50s and low 60s.

Farther north, the Sierras are facing a blizzard warning from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning, with 5-12 feet of snow above 5,000 feet amid strong winds, according to the National Weather Service. That’s good news for the state’s water reserves, after a slow, dry start earlier this winter.

But first, Thursday in Southern California should see clouds and possibly some drizzle, with temperatures in the 60s.

Los Angeles and Orange counties can expect a high of 66 Thursday, with patchy drizzle and partly cloudy conditions.

The valleys and the Inland Empire can expect similar conditions, reaching a high of 65.

Beaches will reach a high of 61 during the day with 2-4 foot surf. There could be light rain.

Mountains will be sunny Thursday, with a high of 49 during the daytime, dropping to 26 at night. When the new cold system comes over the weekend, the mountains will see about 4-10 inches of snow above 7,000 feet.

Deserts should see a high of 65 during the daytime Thursday, dropping to 44 overnight. It will be sunny and breezy.

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