Southern California Braces for 3rd Storm: Rain, Snow, and Mudslide Risk

Storm System Overview

• 🌧️ Southern California is preparing for its third storm in a week, bringing more rain and potential thunderstorms.
• ❄️ Local mountains are expected to receive snowfall, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for some areas.
• ⚠️ Residents in burn scar areas are filling sandbags due to concerns about mudslides and debris flow.

Storm Warnings and Forecast

• 🏔️ A Winter Storm Warning is active for the San Bernardino and Riverside County mountains above 7,500 feet, with 10-14 inches of rain possible by Saturday morning.
• 🌊 Flood advisories are in place for areas like the Mettler area, with moderate rainfall expected to push into the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys.
• 🗓️ The current rainfall is expected to continue into Friday, following a brief break with sunny conditions on Wednesday.

Community Preparedness

• 🏘️ In Altadena, a community affected by the Eden Fire, residents are actively collecting sandbags at distribution centers to protect their homes.
• 🏠 The concern is that burned foothills can lead to unstable soil, increasing the risk of landslides and debris flow when heavy rain occurs.
• ⚠️ Residents are encouraged to get sandbags if needed, with a limit of 25 per household, to fortify their properties against the incoming storms.