A rainy week is ahead in Southern California, with two storm systems set to move through the region. When will the rain hit Southern California? The first pulse of rain, brought on by an atmospheric river in the northern part of the state,

If the rain falls at a steady, lighter rate, Southern California could be in good shape. That could mean enough rain to help ease the firefighting strain, but not enough to trigger another potential disaster. Heavier rain could mean the chance for flash flooding or mudslides over fresh burn scars.