Widespread precipitation is on the way, with a chance of thunderstorms and hail, as snow levels drop in the local mountains.
Warm spring temperatures will give way to winter-like weather as a cold storm moves into Southern California on Thursday, bringing low-elevation snow, showers and the possibility of severe thunderstorms.
Some lighter precipitation could develop as early as Thursday afternoon, with much of the rain expected from late that night through Friday afternoon, according to the NWS. Rainfall is expected to range from around one-quarter inch near the coast to around an inch in the mountains. The deserts are expected to get less than one-quarter inch of rain.Snowfall in the mountains through Friday evening of 1 to 3 inches is possible in areas as low as 3,000 feet; 3 to 6 inches from 4,500 to 5,500 feet, and 6 to 12 inches from 5,500 to 6,500 feet, according to forecasters.
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