Southern California residents can expect cool weather and on and off showers into next week, forecasters said.

San Bernardino County had some of the most precipitation Tuesday morning, but it was still relatively light and short-lived.

Yucaipa Ridge saw only 0.08 inches, the second-highest in the region. Mount San Jacinto came just behind at 0.07 inches with Garden Grove in Orange County rounding out the list at 0.04 inches, according to the National Weather Service.

A stronger storm system is expected Wednesday night and through Thursday, forecasters said.

Rain, mountain snow, wind…. oh my! Thursday is expected to be a cold, wet, and blustery day. If you have to be on the road, use caution and give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination! #CAwx pic.twitter.com/2lI50mxVix

— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) December 7, 2021

Projected rain totals for the coast and valley, with the lowest ones in Orange County, are estimated between 0.10-0.50 inches. The eastern San Gabriel Mountains could receive around a half-inch.

Los Angeles County is already expected to have relatively light rainfall with estimates of 0.14 inches in Woodland Hills and 0.22 inches in Pasadena.

We have more light rainfall on the way for #SoCal this week. This is the forecasted precip for Wed night through late Thu night. #CAwx #LArain pic.twitter.com/cOkUR81JnN

— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) December 7, 2021

West and southwest-facing mountains are expected to see winds of 20-30 mph and an estimated 0.50-1.25 inches of rain.

There will be another few days break with dry weather and possible winds before another storm is expected early next week.

Forecasters say there should be winds across LA County Thursday and Friday from the northern to north-east direction across the I-5 corridor ranging from 25-40 mph, said Rich Thompson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Wind gusts could change, but cool temperatures are still expected.

“It’s still a cool air mass so temperatures will probably be around the 60s,” said Thompson.

Significant rain and mountain snow is anticipated for the Sierra Nevada on Monday, which will likely continue south to residents next Tuesday or Wednesday. That storm system will likely be the strongest, with forecasters’ early rain total estimates at 1-3 inches.

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