Wrightwood Mudflows and Road Closures After Weekend Storm

Weekend Storm Impacts

• 🌧️ A recent powerful storm brought heavy downpours to Southern California's mountain communities, triggering new mudflows and flooding.
• ⚠️ This follows similar incidents during the week of Christmas, which caused significant damage including homes buried in mud and cars submerged.

Road Conditions and Closures

• ⚠️ Portions of Highway 2 were closed due to flooding and slides, with the roadway remaining closed to the public.
• 🚗 Dangerous driving conditions were reported, including hydroplaning and head-on collisions due to water on the roads.
• ⛰️ Rockslides and other crashes were also reported in mountain areas, with one truck landing in a creek after losing control on Highway 18.

Localized Weather Events

• ❄️ While not significant, there were short bursts of snow at higher elevations, with a mix of snow and rain reported in areas like Green Valley Lake.
• 🌊 In Lake Arrowhead, water was seen rushing and the dam gates were open.

Current Situation in Wrightwood

• ☀️ After days of rain, some sunshine is expected in Wrightwood and the San Bernardino Mountains.
• 🚫 However, roadways in the area, specifically on Highway 2, remain closed and are only open to locals.