New Storm Heads For Southern California

PALM DESERT – The National Weather Service sent out an advisory, today, warning of a strong storm system expected to hit Southern California Friday into Saturday.

The NWS says the storm will bring heavy rains with it – pegging the coast with more than an inch of rain, several inches on the coastal slopes, and a possible quarter-to-half an inch here in the desert.

Forecasters say they anticipate issuing winter weather advisories or watches as Friday progresses, as the snow levels will lower to 5,000 feet.

Stay with News Channel 3 and KESQ.com for continuing coverage of the storm as it approaches.