Shower chances return to Southern California this weekend

Friday, April 24, 2026 8:18AM

Shower chances return to SoCal this weekend

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A cooling trend coming to Southern California is expected to bring wet weather to the region.

Partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 70s are on tap on Friday. Highs drop again over the weekend when an area of low pressure brings a slight chance for showers on Saturday and Sunday.

Most areas are expected to see scattered, light showers, with rain chances around 30-50% Saturday. Shower chances linger Sunday morning.

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Friday will see a high of 75 degrees and a low of 52. Highs will drop back to the mid-to-upper 60s when rain chances move in this weekend.

The valleys and Inland Empire on Friday can expect partly cloudy conditions, with a high of 77 degrees and a low of 47. There's a 50% chance of rain on Saturday, with showers lingering into Sunday morning.

Beaches on Friday can expect a high of 68 degrees and a low of 52. There's a 30% chance of rain on Saturday.

Mountain communities on Friday can expect some gusty conditions, with a high of 59 and a chilly overnight low of 28. Snow is possible at higher elevations when rain chances move in this weekend.

Desert areas on Friday will see a high of 75 degrees and a low of 51. There's a 40% chance of showers this weekend.

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