Key keywords: Southern California Tuesday weather, 2024 SoCal fall temperature forecast, Los Angeles October rain chance, San Diego precipitation outlook, Orange County weather alert, Inland Empire seasonal temperature shift, SoCal wildfire risk reduction Following an extended stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures that lingered across Southern California through the first half of October, the National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that residents will see a return to average seasonal conditions, paired with minor rain chances across most of the region on Tuesday. Coastal communities including Los Angeles, Long Beach and Santa Monica will see high temperatures ranging from 72 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday, a notable drop from the 85 to 90 degree highs recorded over the previous 10 days. Overnight lows along the coast will fall to 58 to 64 degrees, marking the first time overnight temperatures have hit the typical fall average since late September. Inland areas such as the Inland Empire, Riverside and San Bernardino counties will experience an even more dramatic temperature shift, with daytime highs falling to 80 to 85 degrees, down from the 95 to 100 degree highs that pushed energy usage to near-record levels earlier this month. Mountain communities including Big Bear Lake and Idyllwild will see highs between 62 and 68 degrees, with overnight lows dropping to 42 to 48 degrees, perfect for fall camping and outdoor recreation. The small rain chance on Tuesday is driven by a weak, fast-moving Pacific storm system that will brush the southern edge of the state. San Diego County and southern Orange County face the highest rain probability at 15 to 20 percent, with light drizzle expected primarily during the morning commute hours. Northern Los Angeles County, Ventura County and the Inland Empire have a 5 to 10 percent chance of isolated light showers, while mountain areas have a 10 to 15 percent chance of light rain that could turn to flurries at elevations above 8,000 feet. NWS officials note that no flooding or severe weather is expected from the system, and the light moisture could help reduce elevated wildfire risk across the region that has built up during the recent warm, dry stretch. Temperatures will remain at seasonal averages through Wednesday, before climbing 2 to 4 degrees above average by the upcoming weekend, with no additional rain chances forecast for the rest of the month.