Tropical Storms/Hurricanes over SoCal

Tropical storms or hurricanes are an extremely rare event over southern California. Many form in the eastern Pacific Ocean off the west coast/Baja area of Mexico and generally move northwestward. They weaken rapidly as they move over the cooler waters of the California Current.

Ironically the only recorded Hurricane (Category 1) to hit the west coast was in San Diego back in October 1858. Strong winds followed by heavy rain caused extensive damage to the tiny town of San Diego.

In more recent times, a tropical storm hit Long Beach in September 1939. People were caught unprepared by the storm with 45 deaths at sea and 48 deaths on land. Los Angeles recorded 5.66 inches of rain and Mt. Wilson 11.64 inches.

Weather forecast for Sun Valley into the weekend

Friday into the weekend.. Sunny days and moon-lite nights. Highs 82-87. Lows 48-52. Light winds in the afternoons.

Vail Weather Forecast into the weekend

Friday into the weekend.. Scattered showers and thundershowers most day and the wettest day being today. Cool. Highs from 68-72 and lows in the upper 40s to near 50.

Take proper protection if lightning is nearby.

Weather Forecast into the weekend at Park City/Deer Valley

Friday into the weekend.. Sunny mornings and partly cloudy afternoon and evenings. Highs 90-93. Lows 50-55. Winds will be light.

Enjoy the holiday Saturday and the full moon on the 25th.

5-day Weather Forecast for Park City/Deer Valley

Today/Tuesday...Partly cloudy with highs around 90. Lows around 50.

Wednesday...Partly cloudy with about a 40 percent chance of afternoon and evening showers or thunderstorms. Breezy with winds 15 to 25 mph but gusty near thunderstorms. Cooler with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Lows in the mid 50s.

Thursday/Friday...Dry with highs near 90 and lows in the mid 50s.

Weekend Weather in Park City & Deer Valley

Today.. Sunny and hot with highs in the mid 90s. Lows tonight in the mid 50s.

Saturday and Sunday.. Partly cloudy in the afternoons and evenings with an isolated "pop and drop" thunderstorm with brief gusty winds. Highs will be a tab cooler in the mid 90s and lows in the mid 50s.

If lightning is in the area seek proper shelter!