Rain Forecast for Los Angeles Area Starting Tuesday

First significant rainfall in over a month expected to bring light to moderate precipitation.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The National Weather Service has forecast rain in the Los Angeles area starting Tuesday evening and continuing into early Wednesday morning. This would mark the first significant rainfall in the region since early January, with most areas expected to receive less than an inch of precipitation from the weak storm system.

Why it matters

After an extended dry spell, the incoming rain will provide some relief to the drought-stricken region, though the amounts are not expected to be substantial. The precipitation could also impact travel and outdoor activities in the area over the next couple of days.

The details

The National Weather Service is calling the approaching storm system "a very routine storm" that will bring light to moderate rain to the Southland. Most areas are expected to receive less than an inch of rainfall, with the bulk of it occurring overnight Tuesday into early Wednesday morning.

  • The rain is expected to arrive in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday evening and continue into early Wednesday morning.
  • This would mark the first measurable rainfall in downtown Los Angeles since January 4, when 0.3 inches was recorded.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing weather-related warnings across the United States.

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What they’re saying

“a very routine storm with rain amounts under an inch in most areas, and most of it occurring overnight Tuesday night with just some lingering showers into Wednesday morning.”

— National Weather Service (nbclosangeles.com)

What’s next

The rain is expected to be followed by cloudy conditions on Wednesday night and Thursday, before a gradual warming trend and potential for more rain starting on Sunday.

The takeaway

While the incoming rainfall will provide some relief to the drought-stricken Los Angeles area, the amounts are not expected to be substantial. The precipitation could still impact travel and outdoor activities over the next couple of days.