Oh, the weather outside is frightful . . . and it isn't going away quietly.
The week of dreary winter weather continued last night and into this morning as rain pours down in the LA area reeking havoc on travel and causing flooding in many of the surrounding areas.
The light rain last night dropped about a third of an inch downtown, but heavier rains are expected throughout Sunday. Forecasters say that an even wetter storm should arrive tonight, spelling trouble, especially for the residents in slide-prone areas.
A third and final storm in the series should bring an inch or more of rain to the metro area and double that in upslope areas. Though foothill residents adjacent burn areas have been largely spared so far, geologists warn that rainfall rates of an inch an hour could trigger mud and debris flows.
Drivers beware! Highway Patrol is asking LA drivers to give yourself extra time when driving to wherever your day takes you. They also suggest lowering your speed and increasing the distance between you and the car in front of you, as visibility during the storms will be near zero.
Some major canyon roads, including Angeles Forest Highway, Big Tujunga Canyon Road and Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road, will remain closed today as road crews work to clear debris basins to prepare for the heavier rains expected tonight, according to the Los Angeles County Public Works Department.
Skiers enjoy! The storm is likely to dump 8-18 inches of new powder above 6000 feet, but the windy condition could make traveling to the slopes just as dangerous as some double black diamonds.
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Homeowners hold on! The counties hit recently by hillside fires are bracing themselves for potential flooding and mud slides, especially in lieu of the forecast of two more inches of rain today.
Many power outages have been reported to DWP, but no word on how many residents are without electricity, or when the electricity will be returned to customers.
The storm looks like it will have legs until Monday and then a break in the severe weather is expected.
