Overview
- Fullerton scrapped its free First Night celebration, citing public-safety and operational risks from forecasted rain and high winds.
- National Weather Service guidance calls for 1–3 inches of rain along the coast and valleys and 2–5 inches in the mountains, with gusts up to about 55 mph.
- The storm follows a damaging Christmas week system that produced flooding, debris flows, freeway closures and rescues across the region.
- Major outdoor celebrations in Los Angeles remain scheduled, including Grand Park’s event and Marina del Rey’s rain-or-shine glow party with 9 p.m. and midnight fireworks.
- Orange County attractions plan to proceed, with Knott’s Berry Farm extending hours and scheduling midnight fireworks and Disneyland planning shows at 9 p.m. and midnight, with some venues outlining umbrella size limits.