New Year’s Day in Pasadena Will be Clear – But C-C-C-old, Forecasters Say

New Year’s Day will cap off a cold and wet week, with rainshowers in the forecast through New Year’s Eve save for brief respites Sunday and Tuesday.

There’s a slight chance of rain on New Year’s Eve, but the big news will be the cold temps, falling to about 39 by midnight.

New Year’s Day should be clear for the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl, National Weather Service forecasters say, topping out at just 57.

Today will see a temporary cessation of rain for more pleasant post-Christmas shopping.

Light rain fell over the Southland on Saturday morning, with heavier showers just before midnight Saturday before all shower activity ends Sunday morning, according to the NWS.

Rainfall estimates through Sunday morning ranged between .5 and 1 inch for most parts of Pasadena.

Another significant rainstorm is forecast for Monday, with .5 to 1 inch of rain expected in a fast-moving system with the potential for more.

The NWS said snow levels could drop below 2,500 feet Tuesday, with a dusting in the foothills.

Forecasters said the next storm after that will affect the region from late Tuesday night into Thursday, with another system quickly moving in from the north Friday.

Here’s a close-up look at the week, from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain after 5 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Monday: Rain, mainly after 11 a.m. High near 51. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. The chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Thursday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Friday: A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Friday Night: A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

New Year’s Day: Sunny, with a high near 57.