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Inclement weather prompts road, school closures in LA County

The 5 Freeway was shut down in both directions in the Grapevine Area due to hazardous road conditions.

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Road closures and flood warnings are in effect as Los Angeles County endures its first rainstorm of the season.

A flash flood warning was issued for the Franklin burn scar in Malibu and the western portion of the Palisades burn scar west of Las Flores Canyon Road. The warning expired at 11 p.m. Sunday.

Cities impacted by the recent wildfires are at an increased risk of seeing roadway flooding and minor debris flows.

Areas that will see flooding include: Eaton Fire burn scar, Alhambra, Whittier, Pasadena, West Covina, Mount Wilson, Downtown Los Angeles, Glendora, San Dimas, Griffith Park, Pomona, Burbank, Hollywood, Altadena, Eagle Rock, La Canada Flintridge, Glendale, Hancock Park, La Verne, and Hollywood Hills.

The California Highway Patrol shut down a stretch of the Grapevine in both directions due to hazardous driving conditions from the snowfall.

Road closures:

Pacific Coast Highway

  • Southbound PCH closed at Sweeter Canyon Drive
  • Northbound PCH closed at McClure Tunnel

10 Freeway

  • Westbound 10 Freeway at Lincoln Boulevard
  • Westbound 10 Freeway, 4th and 5th Street on-ramps

Topanga Canyon Boulevard

  • Full closed in both directions between PCH and Grand View Drive
  • Residents with identification south of Mulholland Drive to Grand View Drive may enter

5 Freeway

  • Grapevine closed in both directions near Parker Road

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