Rain and temperatures in the 50s and 60s are expected in the High Desert, while snow may fall in mountains in the region. A Flood Watch has also been issued for part of San Bernardino County.
A cold trend is also expected Monday, Oct. 13 through Thursday, Oct. 16 across Southern California and in places like Apple Valley, Adelanto, Barstow, Hesperia and Victorville, the National Weather Service stated.
Flash Flood Watch
The weather service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for parts of San Bernardino County, including Crestline, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear City from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon.
Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Bridge, Line, Apple, El Dorado and Airport burn scars.
Residents near the Bridge, Line, Apple, El Dorado and Airport burn scar should prepare for potential flooding impacts.
Most of the rainfall will be west of the Victor Valley and into Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange counties.
Tuesday might feel like winter as high temperatures in some parts of the High Desert plummet into the low 50s.
Here comes the cold
Additionally, Tuesday may be the best chance for rain in the High Desert and light snowfall above 7,500 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains.
During the cold trend, temperatures in Big Bear Lake and Wrightwood are expected to range from 35 to 57 degrees.
Temperatures in San Bernardino, Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga should range from the low 60s to the low 70s.
The long-range forecast includes the second half of October with highs back in the 70s and 80s.
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Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on X @DP_ReneDeLaCruz
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Cold weather, rain possible in the High Desert, snow in the mountains. What to expect
Reporting by Rene Ray De La Cruz, Victorville Daily Press / Victorville Daily Press
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