LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Forecasters are calling for a week of wet weather ahead, including the potential for a rainy and chilly Christmas thanks to an incoming cold storm system.

The National Weather Service’s forecast for Lake County anticipates the potential for showers every day this week.

The forecast says as much as an inch and a quarter of rain could fall during the day and night on Tuesday, with about an inch possible on Wednesday.

Specific rainfall estimates for the rest of the week are not available.

The rain will be accompanied by cold temperatures in the 40s during the day and dropping into the low 30s.

On Christmas day, daytime temperatures are forecast to be in the low 40s, reaching the low 30s at night, the coldest temperatures forecast for this week.

While it’s still too early to be certain, the National Weather Service’s forecast says there are indications that “much more impactful and widespread winter weather” is on the way, with the potential for heavy snow at lower elevations during the holiday weekend.

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