Los Angeles weather: Powerful storm is on its way to Southern California. Here's when the rain arrives

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Enjoy a sunny weekend before a powerful storm system moves into Southern California on Monday.

The heavy rain is expected to move into the region by about 4 or 5 a.m. on Monday, just in time for a messy and possibly dangerous morning commute.

The storm is expected to produce heavy rain, flooding, mountain snow and possible thunderstorms, with most areas estimated to receive 1 to 3 inches of rain and some pockets seeing higher amounts. The storm is projected to be one of the strongest and coldest of the season.

The rain will stick around all day on Monday and into Monday night.

While some areas might dry out by Tuesday morning, don’t get used to it. Another round of storms moves in on Tuesday evening and sticks around overnight and into Wednesday.

By Thursday, things will finally start to dry out, with sunshine returning by Friday.

Sunday weather

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Sunday can expect partly sunny skies with a high of 65 degrees and a low of 50 before the storms arrive. Monday could bring flash flooding and 1 to 2 inches of rain.

The valleys and Inland Empire on Sunday will see a high of 67 degrees and a low of 46. When the rain hits its peak on Monday, expect 1 to 3 inches of rain.

Beaches on Sunday can expect a high of 64 degrees and a low of 53. With the rain on Monday, the beaches will also see windy conditions.

Mountain areas on Sunday will see a high of 48 degrees and a chilly overnight low of 20. The storm is expected to drop much-needed snow in the higher elevations, with 6 to 10 inches on tap Monday, and totals likely to surpass one foot by Wednesday.

Desert areas will see sunny skies on Sunday with a high of 59 degrees and a low of 38. Palm Springs is expected to reach a high of 75 degrees. Rain is in the forecast from Monday through Wednesday.

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