If you got up early to secure a good spot and enjoy the Rose Parade 2026it’s worth checking the weather before you head out. He on California faces a wetter week than normal and the forecasts indicate that Pasadena It could receive a parade passed through water, something that has not been seen for almost twenty years. The lows temperaturesthe rain and the barro They could become the protagonists of this traditional New Year’s event, so attendees are recommended to take additional precautionary measures.
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Forecast for the 2026 Rose Parade
According to the National Weather Service, rain could reach the Los Angeles area between sunset on New Year’s Eve and the morning of January 1.
- New Year’s Day and Saturday: The heaviest rainfall is expected.
- Friday: light showers between both days.
Storms could leave:
- Between 2.5 and 7.6 cm in coastal areas and valleys.
- Between 7.6 and 12.7 cm in mountainous areas.
Although these are not extreme rains like the recent atmospheric river storms, authorities warn that they could be recorded isolated floodssince the soils remain saturated.
If the forecast is confirmed, this would be the first rainy Rose Parade since 2006something rare in the history of the event. That year, spectators resorted to ponchos and several floats had problems due to humidity. Even so, the organizers say they are ready. From the Tournament of Roses they remember that, historically, the sun usually appears “just in time.”
The 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, could become one of the most remembered for the weather conditions. | Credit: ROBYN BECK / AFP
Recommendations for attendees
Pasadena authorities call for extreme precautions:
- Dress warmly and wear waterproof clothing.
- Carry weather resistant sleeping bags if you plan to camp overnight.
- To use hand warmers instead of makeshift bonfires.
- Remember that tents are prohibited and that campfires are only allowed in suitable barbecues elevated from the ground.
- Avoid umbrellas, especially in the stands, where they are prohibited.
The city anticipates more medical calls for hypothermia y foot injuries caused by wet clothing. There will also be constant surveillance to prevent accidents related to improperly placed bonfires or parking in residential areas near the Rose Bowl.
Those attending the 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, should prepare for possible rain during the event. | Credit: Credit Mark RALSTON / AFP
Although the weather will not be ideal, the city assures that its staff will be fully operational. Police, firefighters and public works crews will work from New Year’s Eve to New Year’s Eve to keep the parade safe.
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