Rain‑Soaked Week Ahead for Southern California

Southern California will see a fresh bout of rain this week, beginning at 4 p. m. on Tuesday and continuing into Wednesday. The forecast calls for light showers that will leave roads damp but not cause major flooding or damage to burn scar zones. Most locations are projected to receive less than half an inch of precipitation, which could make early‑morning traffic a bit slippery. In higher elevations and areas north of Ventura County, the National Weather Service predicts up to 2½ inches of rain.The peak rainfall rate is expected to stay below a quarter of an inch per hour, with some isolated spots reaching up to 0. 7 inches per hour. The same agency also warns that higher altitudes could see between three and six inches of snowfall during the event. A follow‑up storm is anticipated for the following week.