Winter-like conditions made landfall on parts of Southern California, including Long Beach, as rain and snow blanketed the area, dropping temperatures after months of high heat that fueled numerous wildfires. The National Weather Service is expecting to see the change in weather carry on through Sunday.

Temperatures in Long Beach dropped to the mid-50s. Forecasters attributed the inclement weather to a low-pressure system out of the Pacific. The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for Los Angeles County beaches Saturday to also be in effect Sunday. Breaking waves ranging from five- to eight-feet and swells ranging from three to five are forecast, the National Weather Service reported.

Those conditions are expected to produce dangerous rip currents and poor ocean swimming conditions. Long Beach officials issued an advisory encouraging people to stay near occupied lifeguard towers if they choose to visit the beach.

Southern California was expected to see showers and temperatures around 60, some 15 to 25 degrees lower than just a week ago. Mountain areas could see up to a half-inch of rain.

The Associated Press and City News Service contributed to this report.