The recent storm that brought heavy rain and wind to California has now moved east, marking one of the wettest months in decades for Los Angeles. Weather experts are closely monitoring the storm's path to determine if it will return to the west. Los Angeles residents are eagerly awaiting to see if this February will go down in history as the wettest on record, with just over an inch needed to break the current record of 13.68 inches set in 1998. As of now, the city has received just over 12 and a half inches of rainfall this month.
The extended range outlook for the west coast indicates a potential for breaking the current record, which is significant for replenishing reservoirs and building up the snowpack to ensure water availability in the upcoming spring and summer months.
Meanwhile, weather conditions across the rest of the country are relatively calm, with a few scattered showers expected. There is a possibility of heavier rainfall in the Ohio River Valley due to a weak disturbance passing through. While not a major concern, this could impact travel conditions along the East Coast over the next 48 hours. A cold front following the disturbance will bring a slight cooling trend, noticeable but not drastic. Looking ahead, the extended forecast suggests a warming trend for the East Coast in the coming days.
