More rain on the way for Southern California – NBC Los Angeles

Another round of rain is expected to arrive on Friday afternoon and continue through next week, with the heaviest rainfall on Saturday.

“We have a little bit of time, but then once again, we’re talking about another storm and then another storm after that,” said NBC4 meteorologist Stephanie Olmo.

Olmo said that January is one of the wettest months for Southern California, and on average, the rainfall is usually about 3.25 inches.

Isolated showers are expected to start developing on Friday afternoon, according to Olmo. Saturday is expected to have mostly cloudy skies and a few isolated showers, with the main band rolling around 8 or 9 a.m.

Olmo said Ventura County will get the first of the rains, and it will then impact LA County by early afternoon, then move across Orange County and the Inland Empire.

This incoming band of rain will be less, with most areas getting about an inch to an inch and a half of rain. The end-of year storm that rolled in on New Year’s Day brought more than 2 inches of rain to some areas.

The New Year rain toppled trees and flooded streets across Southern California. Karma Dickerson reports for NBC4 at 5 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2026.

Temperatures are also expected to be in the low 60s in the coming days in the valleys and the Inland Empire.

State and local officials have precautions in place for weather-related emergency response needs.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday he directed the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to pre-position fire and rescue personnel and resources in areas most at risk for flooding, mud, and debris flows, including parts of Southern California, with a particular eye towards burn scar areas.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ office said the city’s Emergency Operations Center was activated on Wednesday to coordinate preparedness measures and ensure all personnel are ready to respond as needed.

Bass added that the LAFD had augmented staffing of specialized resources that can assist with swift water rescues, mud and debris flows, and other rain-related issues with a specific focus in burn scar areas.