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Weather experts issue dire Halloween forecast for SoCal with decade-old trend set to break

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Sharpe, P. (2026, October 29). Weather experts issue dire Halloween forecast for SoCal with decade-old trend set to break. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/28/us-news/los-angeles-halloween-forecast-could-bring-first-wet-oct-31-since-2014/

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Weather experts predict that Los Angeles will see its first rainy Halloween since 2014, with a 90% chance of precipitation between October 31 and November 2. National Weather Service meteorologist Rich Thompson in Oxnard warns that this could disrupt outdoor activities, though the intensity and exact timing of the rainfall remain uncertain. Southern California is currently experiencing calm weather before potential storm impacts; coastal areas face additional risks from high tides causing flooding and erosion through Wednesday morning.

Written by AI on 2026-10-31, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant rainstorm for Southern California this Halloween weekend, potentially bringing the region its first rainy October 31 since 2014. With a 90% chance of rain across the area from Friday to Sunday, Los Angeles could see anywhere between half an inch and 1.5 inches of rainfall, with some mountain areas receiving up to 2.5 inches. The storm is expected to intensify on Halloween night, affecting trick-or-treat activities, although the exact timing and extent remain uncertain. Rich Thompson, a meteorologist in Oxnard, warned that this could put a damper on outdoor festivities, as heavy downpours are possible.

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Southern California’s Halloween could be in for a soaking, with forecasters warning that a storm could bring Los Angeles its first rainy Oct. 31 in more than a decade. uncertain

storm → warn → decade

The National Weather Service is warning that the odds of a wet Halloween weekend are climbing, with a 90% chance of rain somewhere in the region between Friday and Nov. 2 — potentially putting a damper on candy runs and outdoor festivities. asserted

chance → warn → runs

Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now. “It looks like it will be a wet Halloween holiday weekend,” Rich Thompson, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Oxnard told the LA Times. asserted

Thompson → sign → Times

The exact timing and location of the rain remain uncertain, but forecasters say steady to heavy downpours are possible, with Halloween night among the periods that could be affected. uncertain

that → remain → periods

“Halloween activities are likely to be impacted,” the weather service said in its forecast discussion. asserted

service → impact → discussion

” Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters “It’s the first [Halloween] in a while that could actually be wet,” Thompson said. uncertain

Thompson → download → while

Los Angeles last recorded rainfall on Halloween in 2014, when a quarter-inch fell in downtown LA, according to weather service records. uncertain

inch → record → records

Before that, the holiday stayed dry in the city until 2003, when about a half-inch of rain was recorded. asserted

inch → stay → rain

The previous Halloween rainfall was in 1987, when 1.39 inches fell. asserted

inches → fall → 1987

The potential storm could put an end to that lengthy stretch of mostly dry Halloweens, though forecasters caution that the outlook could change as the holiday approaches. uncertain

holiday → put → Halloweens

Until Friday, Southern California is expected to enjoy relatively calm weather. asserted

California → expect → weather

But residents along the coast face a different water threat this week as exceptionally high tides raise the risk of flooding and erosion. asserted

tides → face → flooding

The highest tides in Southern California are expected Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, when water levels could climb several feet above normal high tides. uncertain

levels → expect → tides

Weather experts issue dire Halloween forecast for SoCal with decade-old trend set to break

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