INLAND EMPIRE--Seasonal weather changes became more pronounced with Monday’s arrival of the autumnal equinox.

Brandt Maxwell has our 90-day outlook from the regional weather office. “Temperatures should be near normal for most of Southern California, maybe just a tad bit above normal. For rainfall, it looks like below normal precipitation for this fall.”

Desert dwellers have another concern. Autumn’s cooler weather brings on an increase in rats. The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District offers several tips to keep the pests out of homes and apartments.

Summer officially ended Monday at 8:44am.

Story Date: September 24, 2008