Rain chances rise for Halloween weekend in Los Angeles area

Southern California could experience rain over the Halloween weekend, with the timing and extent of the storm still uncertain, according to the National Weather Service as reported by the Press Telegram and San Gabriel Valley Tribune.

A low-pressure system approaching the West Coast might bring showers as early as Thursday, Oct. 29, with increasing chances of rain through Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, and into Sunday, Nov. 1. The holiday falls on a Saturday this year, which could affect outdoor festivities.

In Los Angeles County, meteorologists are monitoring the potential for rain Saturday night, though the exact timing remains unclear. Orange County and the Inland Empire have a 35% to 45% chance of measurable rainfall on Halloween, increasing to 40% to 50% on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service's San Diego office.

This possible wet weather follows a recent storm that brought scattered showers, thunderstorms, and localized flooding to Southern California earlier this week. The National Weather Service clarified that recent damage at San Clemente golf course was caused by straight-line winds, not a tornado.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center also indicates a 60 to 70% chance of above-average rainfall in the greater Los Angeles area from Oct. 29 through Nov. 4, suggesting a wetter period ahead for the region.