Atmospheric river storms that dumped record amounts of rain in Northern California will significantly reduce precipitation in Southern California.
Between one-tenth of an inch and one-third of an inch of rain could fall in Los Angeles and Ventura counties Saturday. Up to 1 inch could be seen in some areas in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.
A second round of rain, expected to begin Sunday, will be “slightly heavier than the first, but still likely to fall into the ‘beneficial rain’ category,” the National Weather Service said in its latest forecast for L.A. Ta. The wet weather is likely to continue into Wednesday.
Forecasters said flooding or other major problems were unlikely in Southern California, but roads could become slippery and traffic could be disrupted.
Concerns about the upcoming rainy season are growing among residents living in and near the Portuguese Bend landslide area in Rancho Palos Verdes. This is because increased rainfall causes an increase in groundwater, which is the driving force behind the ongoing catastrophic land displacement.
But city officials hope extensive “winterization measures” such as improving drainage, filling cracks and lining canyon walls will help minimize the impact of the new rain. . Many of these projects have been completed, but some are still in progress. The purpose of the work is to “best prepare for the upcoming rainy season,” said David Kopp, the city’s deputy director of public works.
Rain update: Northern regions are expected to experience more rainfall from Sunday night into Wednesday as resolution guidance is finalized. In general, minor impacts are expected, although the probability of more significant impacts occurring during this period is still small (10-20%) possible. stay tuned! #Social #Karein #SLOrain pic.twitter.com/QDUBsKmI5W
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) November 22, 2024
The city reports that some of the landslides have slowed recently and are fully stabilizing in some areas, but further rain remains a concern in this volatile region.
In northern California, the storm dumped several feet of snow on the Sierra Nevada mountains and also brought flooding and the risk of mudslides.
