Looking Ahead

Here is Southern California’s five-day weather forecast as of 4 p.m. Thursday: TODAY--Partly cloudy, possible showers, with rain increasing later. Coastal Areas: Scattered showers, rain by late night. Mountains: Scattered showers, rain by late night. Deserts: Partly cloudy skies; chance of showers. SATURDAY--Morning rain, some thunderstorms, afternoon showers. Coastal Areas: Rain with a few thunderstorms. Mountains: Rain with snow above 5,000 feet. Deserts: Showers SUNDAY--Partly cloudy with lingering morning showers, tapering off by afternoon. Coastal Areas: Morning showers, then partly cloudy. Mountains: Morning showers, decreasing clouds later. Deserts: Party cloudy. MONDAY--No rain expected; partly cloudy. Coastal Areas: Partly cloudy, sunny by afternoon. Mountains: Partly cloudy, sunny by afternoon. Deserts: Mostly sunny. TUESDAY--Continued dry with fair to partly cloudy skies.Coastal Areas: Morning low clouds, sunny later on. Mountains: Mostly sunny and milder. Deserts: Mostly sunny and milder. Coastal areas include Santa Barbara to San Diego as well as inland valleys.