Los Angeles, California – Southern California is expected to remain largely dry next week, with below-normal chances for rainfall and no strong signal for impactful winter weather from Monday through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, much of Southern California is favored for below-normal precipitation during the January 12–16 period. Temperatures are projected to run near to slightly above seasonal averages, reinforcing a quiet weather pattern with limited Pacific storm influence.
The Los Angeles Basin, including downtown LA, the San Fernando Valley, and coastal communities, may see extended dry stretches with only isolated cloud cover at times. Inland areas such as Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ontario are also expected to stay dry, while San Diego County should see similar conditions with minimal rain chances. Snowfall in the local mountains, including the San Gabriels and San Bernardinos, appears unlikely outside of the highest peaks. Major routes such as Interstates 5, 10, 15, and 405 are not expected to see weather-related travel disruptions.
Caltrans officials note that cooler overnight temperatures can still lead to patchy fog in inland valleys and localized icy spots on mountain roads during early morning hours. Drivers traveling through higher elevations should remain alert despite the dry pattern.
The dry trend looks likely to persist through the workweek, though rain chances could increase later in the month if the storm track shifts south. For now, weather-related impacts across Southern California appear limited through Friday.
