A plow removes debris from the northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway at Lankershim Boulevard in Sun Valley on Dec. 26, 2025. Southern California should be prepared for rain, blustery conditions and potential evacuations from fire-scarred areas this week. “The last wet New Year’s parade was in 2006.”AdvertisementTimelineTuesday: Windy conditions; chance of rain at night. Thursday: Height of storm is Wednesday night through Thursday night. 1-3 inches are expected in the Los Angeles Basin; 3-5 inches in the foothills and mountains.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 30, 2025 19:09 UTC