The first of two weekend storms moved through Southern California overnight with few reported problems.
The storm dropped about 0.14 of an inch of rain in downtown L.A. and about 0.2 in Santa Monica. Evacuation orders remained in effect in some foothill areas prone to mudslides.
The next storm is expected to arrived Sunday evening. Rains will continue into Monday morning,
The storms were projected to bring about half an inch of rain to the
coast and valley regions and up to 8 inches of snow to the mountains.
There is also a high surf advisory all day Saturday and a winter
weather advisory through Saturday morning.
Mountain roads in the Angeles National Forest remain closed.
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation has ordered the closure
of Mulholland Drive in both directions between Bowmont and
Skyline drives because of roadway damage.
Officials say the rain from this weekend’s storms could further undermine the road.
— Shelby Grad
Photo: After overnight rain, motorists on Highway 2 in Glendale were treated to bright, sunny skies with a clear view of the downtown Los Angeles skyline Saturday morning. Credit: Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times
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