Overview
- The National Weather Service expects rain to reach the Los Angeles area between sunset on New Year’s Eve and the morning of New Year’s Day, with 1–3 inches possible in coastal and valley areas and 3–5 inches in the mountains.
- Meteorologists warn that swollen waterways and saturated soils from recent storms could trigger localized flooding even if totals are lower than last week’s atmospheric river.
- Tournament of Roses leaders and float builders say displays can tolerate added moisture, with ponchos ready for riders and tow trucks staged along the route.
- Pasadena advises no umbrellas in grandstands, no tents along the route, and fires only in raised, manufactured barbecues, urging overnight campers to use weather‑rated gear.
- City officials anticipate more medical calls and potential overflow parking on neighborhood streets if grass lots are too wet, while local businesses expect strong turnout despite forecasts after a year of weaker sales.