Rainstorms Bring Some Relief, and Mudslides, to Parched Southern California
Heavy rain beginning Sunday afternoon caused some mudslides, and snow closed part of Interstate 5 near Los Angeles.
Some mudslide risk in Southern California after rain helped ease fires
Mudflows prompted the closures of at least some roads, including in Topanga Canyon and on parts of the Pacific Coast Highway.
Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides
Snow shut down a key interstate north of Los Angeles for hours on Monday while weekend downpours doused wildfires across Southern California in the first significant storm of
Southern California rains arrive, heightening mudslide concerns in scorched areas
This file captures the news of the California wildfires from Sunday, Jan. 27. For the latest updates on the fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Monday, Jan. 27. Intermittent showers sweeping across Southern California on Sunday provided welcome relief for firefighters battling devastating wildfires but threatened to bring an unwelcome side effect — mudslides.
Rain helps Los Angeles wildfires, risks mudslides
The weather provided relief for crews working to contain wildfires, though rain over a burn area ups the chances of flooding and mudslides
Much-needed rain in Los Angeles triggers mudslides, debris wildfire-ravaged areas
The return of the rain in Los Angeles has triggered Flash Flood Warnings, mudslides and debris flows in burn-scar areas, forcing officials to close roads and schools in the region.
Is Los Angeles' Rain Over? Forecast as Wildfires Continue
L.A. had a significant temperature drop, with an average of 50 degrees—8.6 degrees lower than the historical five-year average.
California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
Much-needed rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.
California wildfires latest: Rain brings relief — and mudslides — to burn areas in Los Angeles
More than an inch of rain fell in parts of Los Angeles Monday afternoon, triggering flash flood watches and warnings in areas scorched by this month's wildfires.
Southern California gets much-needed rain after weeks of fire, but toxic ash and mudslides a concern
The first significant storm of the season has brought snow and downpours to Southern California that doused wildfires and caused some ash and mud to flow across streets in the Los Angeles area.
Los Angeles Faces Risk of Mudslides With the Arrival of Rain
The wet weather will bring relief to Southern California after a prolonged period of dryness, but there’s concern that any ...
California 'burn scars' bring risk of mudslides: We explain.
Because of the recent wildfires, parts of Southern California are vulnerable to mudslides, mudflows, and landslides. Ash and ...
Rain hits L.A. amid worries of mudslides; Malibu schools shut; I-5 closed at Grapevine
L.A. County's first significant storm in more than eight months has already forced the closure of I-5, unleashed mud on ...
Mudslides and floods swamp LA as much-needed rains fall on fire zones
A weekend storm in Los Angeles helped tamp down the most damaging wildfires in California history, but it also brought ...
California Wildfire Updates: Fires Near Full Containment—As Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides
Three active fires in Los Angeles neared full containment Sunday, as the region receives much-needed rain that has produced ...