Easter weekend is shaping up to be wet in Southern California.
Most of Saturday and Sunday are expected to be marked by steady precipitation, with a risk of severe thunderstorms that could bring hail, heavy downpours, strong winds and brief tornadoes through Monday, weather officials warned.
Some venues cancel outdoor events before it rains. The city of Pasadena announced that its Saturday Egg Bowl and Bunny Brunch will not take place.
Santa Anita Park also canceled Saturday and Sunday races as well as an egg hunt. The popular egg hunt, the largest in the San Gabriel Valley, according to the park, will be moved to April 7 in the infield.
The City of Huntington Beach has canceled its Family Fun Day, originally scheduled for Saturday. The event, which was to include an egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny, was postponed to April 27.
Saturday’s Garden Grove Eggscavation has also been canceled. But the city says those who paid for the event can receive a full refund and pick up goody bags from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Here’s what to expect from this rare late-season storm:
Friday
Friday night
- Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo Counties: Heavy rain
- Ventura County: Heavy rain
- Los Angeles County: Moderate rain
- Orange and San Diego Counties: Dry
SATURDAY
- Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo: Light to moderate rain, thunderstorms possible
- Ventura: Light to moderate rain, thunderstorms possible
- Los Angeles: Heavy rain
- Orange and San Diego: Rainy and windy
Saturday night
- Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo: Risk of light rain and thunderstorms
- Ventura: Risk of light rain and thunderstorms
- Los Angeles: Risk of light rain and thunderstorms
- Orange and San Diego: Rainy and windy
Sunday
- Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo: Light rain
- Ventura: Moderate rain and risk of thunderstorms
- Los Angeles: Moderate rain and risk of thunderstorms
- Orange and San Diego: Showers and thunderstorms are likely
Sunday night
- Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo: Chance of light rain
- Venture: Risk of light rain and thunderstorms
- Los Angeles: Risk of light rain and thunderstorms
- Orange and San Diego: Chance of showers and thunderstorms
Overall, most of Southern California can expect 1 to 2.5 inches of rain, although some foothill and mountain areas could see up to 5 inches, according to National reports Weather Service.
Southern California’s mountains can also expect significant snow at elevations above 5,000 feet, with 6 inches to 2 feet possible depending on location.
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