The city of Santa Clarita has designated its public library branches, including the Valencia Library (above) as cooling centers to offer residents a place to cool off during the heat wave expected today through Sunday. Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

Forecast projects heat wave, possible rain 

Whether a fan of fairly intense heat or light rain, the Santa Clarita Valley’s five-day weather forecast has something for everyone.  On Friday and Saturday, the SCV is expecting temperature highs in the mid- to upper-90s, according to Ryan Kittell, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service, in a phone interview Thursday.  The highs could reach 100 degrees on Saturday,

Over the last two days, the low-elevation areas of the SCV received approximately a half-inch of rain, with the measurement increasing as elevation does. Lucas Nava/The Signal

Stormy SCV weather to clear up in coming days

Santa Clarita Valley residents can expect brighter days ahead following yet another rainy weekend, according to the National Weather Service.  “We have an ongoing chance of showers this afternoon and

A man takes cover from the rain on Saturday with a rain jacket while crossing the intersection of Magic Mountain Parkway and Auto Center Drive in Valencia. 041324 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Rain expected to continue throughout weekend  

Keep your umbrellas and heavy jackets nearby because the Santa Clarita Valley is facing rain and strong winds throughout the weekend, according to National Weather Service officials.   The Saturday rain

Residents in Santa Clarita saw rain Friday afternoon on April 5, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Forecast calls for another weekend of rain  

Those making plans for the great outdoors Friday through Sunday might be disappointed to learn that the Santa Clarita Valley is, in fact, once again receiving rain that’s making an

Residents in Santa Clarita saw rain Friday afternoon on April 5, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

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Santa Clarita welcomed showers Friday afternoon, where rainfall was expected to be up to an inch and a half. A partly sunny day with a high near 53 included a

Heavy clouds could be seen over the Santa Clarita Valley on Easter Sunday morning after receiving up to 3 inches of rain over the weekend. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV gets break from rainy weather

Santa Clarita Valley residents will be getting a brief break from stormy weather for the next few days as the current storm system moves past the area, according to the

SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: High winds blow palm trees in the Santa Clarita Valley. Dan Watson/The Signal

High wind warning in effect in SCV 

A high wind warning is in effect until Thursday at 4 p.m. in Santa Clarita, according to Richard Thompson, meteorologist for the National Weather Service.   According to Thompson, Santa Clarita

Shoppers run into WalMart in Valencia in a heavy rain on Wednesday, 030624. Dan Watson/The Signal

Forecast: Rain to clear out, weekend dry 

Meteorologists are calling for dry skies through the weekend after the latest in a series of storms dropped about a half-inch of rain in the Santa Clarita Valley.   A brief

Rain slows down in SCV 

Santa Clarita saw a showery pattern of light to moderate rain the past couple of days, looking at a potential continuing pattern going into Sunday.  According to Rose Schoenfeld, meteorologist

Overcast in the Valencia area of the Santa Clarita Valley on Thursday. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV forecast to have another wet weekend 

Overcast skies that loomed over the Santa Clarita Valley all day Thursday aren’t going anywhere any time soon, according to the National Weather Service.  While it’s bad news for anyone

Rain soaked 5 freeway northbound as viewed from Lyons Avenue overpass. Dan Watson/ The Signal

Storm set to clear out Wednesday morning 

The sun is set to make an appearance soon in Santa Clarita, after days of residents bearing yet another storm in February.   According to Rose Schoenfeld, meteorologist for the National

More rain expected for SCV until Wednesday  

More rain and the possibility of a weak tornado are on the way for the Santa Clarita Valley this week, according to the National Weather Service.   Light “on and off”

Heavy rain on Feb. 1 saw emptier streets and drivers who took precautious measures for their safety. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

2-3 inches of rain expected in weekend storm 

Santa Clarita is not in the clear just yet, as another storm is set to start as early as Saturday night and bring precipitation into early Wednesday morning.   According to

Press release

Barger issues statement on storm recovery

News release  Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement following an announcement by the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management that winter storm recovery efforts have been launched.  “I want