Southern California will be soaked by a new storm this week. This is what you need to know.
Storm 1
The first storm arrived in Southland on Monday evening, bringing light rain and gusts of wind to several areas south of Point Conception, according to the National Weather Service.
By the afternoon the storm will be well east, with the only rain that will occur in southern Lar County, particularly in San Gabriel Mountains and Valley, the weather department said Tuesday.
Storm 2
A powerful atmospheric river then arrives early Wednesday, bringing heavy rain along the coast until Thursday, with a major impact on the mountains as they travel eastward throughout the week.
Impact
The second storm brings the biggest concern. There could be 1-2 inches of rain in the valley and 2-4 inches of rain at higher elevations, the Weather Service said. Officials said they plan to issue a flood watch alert from 6pm on Wednesday to 6pm on Thursday.
Heavy showers and thunderstorms can hit mountains and hills heading southwest. In areas that are prone to such storm patterns, flooded roads may be visible, but areas near burns can experience flashes, debris flows, and mud slides.
Snow level
Forecasters predicted snow in the mountainous regions at elevations of 3,000 to 4,000 feet on Wednesday, potentially falling to 2,500 feet on Thursday. The mountains of San Bernardino and Riverside County were able to see approximately 6,000 feet of snow.
Snow can fall to 6,500 feet in the mountains of San Diego County. Heavy snow and strong winds are expected to gusts of 40-60 mph across Sierra Nevada and Northern California.
road
Interstate 5 on Taejong Pass, Highway 14 on Antelope Valley, Highway 33 and 154 were able to see the issue.
Landslides and floods
Potentially at risk include areas burned in the fires of Palisade, Hearst, Kenneth, Sunset and Eaton. LA County officials said they were ready and confident.
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