SoCal to see weekend rain and mountain snow. Here's the timeline

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California is making the switch from red flag conditions to rainfall this weekend with showers, mountain snow and a big cool down, prompting concerns over debris flow and mudslides.

When will it rain in Southern California?

Rain is expected Saturday and Sunday, bringing a quarter to half an inch of rain to the area. Rain is also expected Monday.

The Palisades Fire area can expect close to an inch of rain through Monday, while the Eaton Fire area could see about an inch and a half during the three-day period. A flood watch will be in effect Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon for parts of Southern California, including the Palisades and Eaton burn scar areas.

A winter storm warning for the eastern San Gabriel Mountains will run Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. Heavy snow at times is expected.

What is the rainfall timeline?

Some areas may see some light, scattered drizzle Saturday night. Scattered rain is expected Sunday morning, but more rain will come in the afternoon and into the evening. Some areas in the San Gabriel Valley could see heavier rain.

Monday afternoon will see some scattered showers, and then the rain is set to move out of the area by Tuesday.

Rainfall totals

Most of the Southland will likely see anywhere between 1/2 an inch to 3/4 of an inch of rainfall from this storm.

The San Gabriel mountain area will see anywhere between 1 to 2 inches of rain.

The valleys and Inland Empire regions may see anywhere between 1/2 of an inch to an inch of rain.

Saturday weather for Southern California

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Saturday can expect a 60% chance of rain in the evening - about a quarter inch. A high of 59 and a low of 46 is on tap. On Sunday, a quarter inch to half inch of rain could fall.

The valleys and Inland Empire on Saturday will also see about a 60% chance of rain in the evening, between a quarter inch to half inch of rain. The high will be 50 and the low overnight will be 44. Similar weather is expected on Sunday.

Beaches can expect temperatures in the 50s for the next few days. On Saturday, light rain will come in the evening.

Mountain communities on Saturday will see about 2-4 inches of snow at elevations around 5,000 feet. More snow is expected on Sunday, when temperatures drop to the 30s.

Deserts on Saturday will be cold with gusty winds and showers. A high of 58 and a low of 30 is expected.

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