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California Weather Alert: LA Rain Returns Twice, Nov 15-19
Los Angeles, CA — California&…Los Angeles, CA — California's November weather is preparing for another change, with rain returning to Los Angeles twice this week. Sunshine and temperatures near 71 deg
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-11-15T12:19:25.988Z
Los Angeles, CA — California's November weather is preparing for another change, with rain returning to Los Angeles twice this week. Sunshine and temperatures near 71 degrees will give way to wet pavement, cooler afternoons and possible thunderstorms by Thursday.
Drivers across Los Angeles County should watch two developing periods: Monday evening and Wednesday night through Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard office, downtown Los Angeles faces increasing rain chances beginning Monday, November 16.
The latest outlook shows a 60% chance of precipitation Monday night, followed by another round of rain Wednesday night and Thursday.
Monday Rain Could Affect Evening Travel Sunday brings mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching approximately 71 degrees.
Conditions remain mostly cloudy Sunday night, with temperatures falling near 56 degrees.
Monday begins relatively mild, with highs again approaching 71 degrees.
However, clouds increase as the afternoon progresses.
A 30% chance of rain develops mainly after 4 p.m., potentially affecting evening commuters.
Drivers using Interstate 5, Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 101 should prepare for changing pavement conditions.
Rain becomes more likely after 10 p.m. Monday, with precipitation chances increasing to 60%.
The National Weather Service expects rainfall amounts below one tenth of an inch during this period.
Tuesday Brings Sunshine Before Another Weather Change Tuesday, November 17, provides a temporary break.
Sunshine returns, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 68 degrees.
Tuesday night becomes mostly clear and cooler, with temperatures falling near 49 degrees.
Wednesday, November 18, continues the quieter pattern initially.
Mostly sunny skies accompany highs near 67 degrees.
However, another weather change approaches Wednesday evening.
Rain becomes more likely after 4 a.m. Thursday, with temperatures remaining near 52 degrees.
Thursday Could Bring Rain and Thunderstorms Thursday, November 19, becomes the second significant weather period.
The National Weather Service calls for rain and possibly a thunderstorm, with temperatures reaching approximately 64 degrees.
Cloudy skies and wet roads could affect morning and afternoon travel.
Drivers should allow additional stopping distance, particularly during heavier showers.
Thursday night remains mostly cloudy, with rain likely and temperatures falling near 49 degrees.
The supplied outlook does not establish a tornado threat or widespread severe weather risk for Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Five Day Weather Outlook: November 15 19 Sunday, Nov. 15: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71°F. Mostly cloudy Sunday night, low near 56°F. Monday, Nov. 16: A 30% chance of rain after 4 p.m. High near 71°F. Rain becomes likely after 10 p.m., with a 60% precipitation chance and a low near 54°F. Tuesday, Nov. 17: Sunny skies return, with a high near 68°F. Mostly clear Tuesday night, low near 49°F. Wednesday, Nov. 18: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67°F. Rain develops late Wednesday night, mainly after 4 a.m. Thursday. Low near 52°F. Thursday, Nov. 19: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 64°F. Rain remains likely Thursday night, low near 49°F. Looking Ahead: November 20 21 Friday, November 20, brings improving conditions, with mostly sunny skies and a slight chance of rain.
Temperatures should reach approximately 66 degrees.
Friday night becomes mostly clear, with lows near 49 degrees.
Saturday, November 21, looks sunny and warmer, with temperatures approaching 69 degrees.
The broader National Weather Service discussion identifies an active Pacific weather pattern affecting California, although local precipitation timing remains subject to change.
For now, Monday evening and Thursday remain the primary periods to monitor.
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