Overview
- National Weather Service forecasters expect rain to arrive between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s morning, with roughly 1–3 inches in coastal and valley areas and 3–5 inches in the mountains, and the heaviest on New Year’s Day.
- Tournament of Roses officials say the parade will proceed rain or shine, with ponchos for float riders and tow trucks staged in case wet conditions cause mechanical problems.
- City officials warn of increased medical calls such as hypothermia and wet-foot injuries and caution against unsafe warming fires, noting bleacher safety checks and contingency procedures are in place.
- Umbrellas are prohibited along the parade route and in ticketed grandstands, with attendees urged to use rain jackets or ponchos instead.
- Road closures on the 5.5-mile route begin at 10 p.m. Dec. 31, the parade starts at 8 a.m. PT Jan. 1, and broadcasts and livestreams are set across major TV networks and multiple streaming platforms; forecasters say isolated thunder and lightning are possible.