


A storm system moved out of Southern California on Friday, but not before it dropped 1.5 inches of rain in some areas and created blustery conditions.
The weather will remain dry over the weekend, with temperatures warming. Another storm system is on the horizon, promising more rain and snow for the region next week.
Rain totals in Los Angeles County from this week’s precipitation are between a quarter and three-quarters of an inch. Some areas reported up to 1.5 inches, mostly in mountain communities.
Rain began falling in some coastal areas during the Wednesday morning rush hour, with the system then spreading slowly inland. “Steady rain” lingered in the evening hours into much of Los Angeles County, but overall rain totals were relatively low, according to the National Weather Service.
More showers entered the region Thursday, with the strongest rainfall in the afternoon and evening hours.
By Friday, there were some spotty showers in the area, including in parts of the Inland Empire.
Snow levels dropped to about 4,000 feet Wednesday night and to around 3,500 feet Thursday. Some areas, including the Grapevine, got up to 2 inches of snow, but most received less than an inch, according to the weather service.
“Dry and warmer weather is expected Friday through the weekend, then another series of storm systems will bring more rain and mountain snow to the region next week,” according to the weather service.
San Fernando Valley highs were forecast in the low to mid-70s today and Sunday.
South Bay and Long Beach temperatures were expected to be in the mid-60s today and high 60s Sunday.
Orange County coastal highs were forecast in the low 60s today and Sunday.
San Gabriel Valley highs were slated to be in the high 60s today and low to mid-70s Saturday.
Inland Empire valley temperatures were forecast to be in the low 70s today and Sunday. In those areas, a frost advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. today.
Riverside County and San Bernardino County mountain areas are expected to be sunny over the weekend, with temperatures in the mid- to upper 40s today and the mid-50s Sunday.
Lows will be in the mid-20s tonight and Sunday night.
Staff writer Steven Rosenberg contributed to this report.