Rain, Winter Weather Predicted In Dana Point: 3-Day Forecast

DANA POINT, CA — A pair of storm systems are expected to dump rain on Southern California beginning Tuesday, again raising fears of possible debris or mud flows in recent burn areas.

The first system is scheduled to arrive sometime Tuesday evening, although the brunt of the rain from that storm is expected to fall in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, according to the National Weather Service.

A second storm system is projected to drop more rain from Thursday afternoon into Friday morning. Although rainfall totals were still being calculated, forecasters estimated that most areas would see a quarter-inch to an inch from that system, with as much as 2 inches falling in favored hills and mountains.

"This will generally be a beneficial rain for the region," according to the NWS. "Snow levels will be very high and above any major roads. The risk for burn scar debris flows is very small. Flooding impacts should be minor and confined to localized roads and clogged storm drains. ... While the winds will be gusty at times, especially off the Central Coast and in the mountains, the risk for damage is small. LAX may see some east winds however, which will cause some delays."

In Dana Point, here's what residents can expect:

Wednesday, forecasters predicted rain across Orange County with temperatures in the low-60s to high-50s. Wednesday night, residents can expect cloud coverage with a 50 percent chance of rain.

Thursday, residents can expect more rain and cool weather with winds blowing up to 10 miles per hour.

The rain will continue into Friday and Friday night, the National Weather Service said.

City News Service contributed to this report.