LOS ANGELES (CNS) – A massive storm pelted the Southland Friday bringing heavy rains, thunder, flash flooding, downed trees and brought the first snow of the season to the mountains.
The National Weather Service issued a broad warning for flash flooding in areas throughout the county including Huntington Beach, Westminister, Rancho Palos Verdes, Torrance and Rolling Hills.
“Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.” said the NWS. ‘”Rockslides and mudslides are possible.”
The storm’s intensity will be at it’s height early Friday and may impact the commute.
“Friday models have been consistent showing a very favorable severe weather threat across LA County, and in particular the southern part of the county,” the NWS said.
The three storms that have hit Southern California over the past week have left the grounds saturated creating an increased risks of mudslides, rockslides and debris flow especially in the wildfire burn scar areas .
The federal agency also issued a winter storm watch that will be in effect through Sunday morning for the San Gabriel Mountains and the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway corridor, noting that as many as 8 inches of snow could fall above 6,000 feet, accompanied by winds gusting up to 40 mph.
Local authorities will again be keeping their eyes on recent burn areas for possible debris and mud flows, particularly with the ground already saturated from the past several days of rain. In the past five days, according to the NWS, downtown Los Angeles received 3.47 inches of rain, East Pasadena received 4.43 inches of rain and Mt. Baldy received 6.58 inches of rain.
Forecasters said there is a chance the latest storm lingers into Saturday, but the unsettled weather system is expected to exit to the east. According to the NWS, temperatures should climb back into the normal range by Sunday, with highs in the mid-60s to mid-70s.
“Little change expected through the Thanksgiving holiday,” forecasters said. “Not seeing any significant signals for rain through at least Black Friday.”
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