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Southern Californiaiconic Rose The parade is support for a unwelcome This year’s New Year’s Day guest: Rain has not happened in twenty years.
The weather forecast predicts a 100% chance of rain pasadena Christmas week brought flooding and mudslides to the area on Thursday.
Pasadena tournament spokesperson Candy Carlson Rose“We try not to say that word here,” said the group organizing the 137th parade ahead of the Rose Bowl college football playoff game.
Meanwhile, Arctic air is expected to cover much of the eastern two-thirds of the country, according to the weather service.
In New York City, it’s not unusual for forecasters to predict that temperatures in Times Square on New Year’s Eve will drop into the 30s Fahrenheit (about zero Celsius). Light rain is likely in Las Vegas and several casinos will set off fireworks from their rooftops.
Temperatures will drop into the mid-30s when the notes of twinkling lights drop at midnight in the Tennessee city during a New Year’s Eve event in a Nashville park. Temperatures in New Orleans will be in the mid-40s, and free concerts and fireworks will be held along the Mississippi River.
Carlson said it has only rained 10 times in the Rose Parade’s history, and none since 2006.
Unusual wet weather is unlikely to deter floats, marching bands, entertainers and others from taking part. Carlson said float riders will be equipped with rain gear if necessary and tow trucks will be on standby in case of mechanical issues.
The audience also needs to be prepared. Umbrellas are not allowed in ticketed parade seating areas, but the ban does not include those simply lining up along the nearly 6-mile (10-kilometer) route. Roadside camping — without tents — begins at noon Wednesday. Rain is also expected that day.
“The theme of last year’s parade was ‘Best Day Ever!’ Six days later, it was the worst,” Pasadena city spokesperson Lisa Derderian said. ” She was referring to the devastating wildfires in Eaton. Los Angeles County. “We want to start the new year on a high note. Let’s hope Mother Nature cooperates with the weather.”