Hope you enjoyed the stint of recent sunshine, because the weather is about to get wet and wild.

Secure your patio furniture, dig out your warm coats and get ready for another shot of rain and snow that will persist through the weekend, with potentially another storm brewing next week.

“Winter is definitely not over,” National Weather Service meteorologist Elizabeth Schenk said. She’s in the office that covers Orange County and the Inland Empire. “We are looking at a pretty highly impactful week, weatherwise.”

Southern California is about to get wind-whipped and soaked, with two systems on the horizon this week, though major flooding like that seen during January’s bomb cyclone storms isn’t expected.

The region will see high-intensity, southwest winds ramping up late today and peaking Wednesday that are expected to reach 30 mph at the coast, with gusts up to 50 mph and even stronger in the mountain regions. Riverside County areas could see wind speeds of 75-85 mph.

“This is going to be a pretty remarkable system for wind,” Schenk said.

“It’s a really strong low-pressure system that’s going to be racing down the West Coast this week,” she explained. “A lot of times, we’ll see those highest wind speeds at the mountains, but this one is so dynamically strong, we’ll see high wind speeds across Southern California.”

Temperatures will be 10-20 degrees colder than normal, said Kristan Lund, meteorologist for the weather service’s Los Angeles region office. She said temps midweek will range between the upper 30s and low 50s.

Snow will reach low levels, possibly down to 1,000 feet, with the first system, Lund said. For reference, the Grapevine pass is at 4,500 feet, where forecasters are expecting a foot or two of snow, Lund said.

Other areas, including the Cajon Pass, San Gorgonio Pass and eastern Inland Empire, could also see snowfall, Schenk said, so drivers should use caution.

The coldest days are expected to be Wednesday and Thursday, where no area in the region is expected to get above 60 degrees. Areas of the Inland Empire will see the upper 40s and low 50s.

Highs in the mountains shouldn’t make it out of the 20s, and higher elevations will stay in the teens, Schenk said. Coastal areas can expect highs in the low to mid-50s.

“It’s going to feel remarkably cold. The cold is just going to really go through you,” Schenk said. “It’s going to be pretty unpleasant for a couple days here.”

Along with the wild wind midweek, the ocean will see strong swells bringing big waves. A 5.5 foot high tide Wednesday could mean flooding for some low-lying areas, and people are warned to stay away from rock jetties or tide pool areas.

A gale watch warning is in place from 10 tonight through 6 p.m. Wednesday, and boaters should stay off the seas, Schenk said. “That is going to be hazardous for any mariner; hazardous for anyone.”

Rain and snow should be lighter with that first system, and then wet weather is expected consistently from Thursday through Saturday before showers start to dwindle late Saturday and Sunday.

That second system will bring a potential for several inches of rain across the coast and valleys and several feet of snow in the mountains, Schenk said.

“It is kind of early and we’re still trying to fine-tune the details,” Schenk said. “There’s a potential for very heavy precipitation.”

With persistent rain and snow, there’s potential for hazards on the roadways, Schenk noted. “Travel is going to be impacted because of periods of precipitation. It’s going to be cold. It’s going to be very windy.

“We’re just really entering back into that stormy pattern we saw in January,” she said. “After this system, we could see another system. There’s going to be a potential system next week.”

The rain isn’t expected to eradicate the region’s drought deficit, but “everything helps at this point,” she said.

For those looking to head to the mountains with the new shot of snow, check conditions and plan ahead.

Strong winds and heavy snowfall could impact operations, said Mountain High Chief Marketing Officer John McColly. By Thursday, the resort is expecting 6 inches of new snow, and on Friday there could be up to 2 feet.

“We’re still in a winter weather pattern and will be for a couple weeks,” McColly said. “Winter is still here; we still have plenty of season to go.”

Weather typically warms up in March and April, but if the cold winter systems continue, McColly said, there’s potential for a longer-than-normal season at local resorts, which typically close their slopes mid-April.

“We would always stay open longer,” he said, “if conditions permit.”