Rain has already begun to affect parts of Southern California on Monday. The rain will hold off until Tuesday to move across the mountains of Riverside County. A preliminary weather alert has been issued for the Coachella Valley as we track upcoming wet weather that could impact your travel plans.
A flood watch is now in effect for areas west of us until 10 a.m. Wednesday. The alert does not include the entire Coachella Valley but extends to the northern valley, including desert hot springs.
A winter weather warning is also in effect for our local mountains. Snow levels will remain relatively high with this system. Light snow may fall as high as 6,000 feet, with most accumulation occurring above 8,000 feet. This is from 1 a.m. on Tuesday until 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
Between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of rain is expected to fall in the valley. Areas closest to the San Gorgonio Pass will see the highest totals, with values decreasing the farther east you go.
Temperatures remain cooler Tuesday and Wednesday as the cold front passes through. Highs rise to the mid 70s heading into the weekend.
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