Southern California grapples with the aftermath of weekend rainfall and snow, leading to mudslides, road closures, and school cancellations. Flood watches remain in effect for burn scar areas, while snow blankets mountain communities, causing freeway closures and hazardous driving conditions.
After weekend rainfall caused mudslides in wildfire burn scar areas and snow created dangerous driving conditions, several roadways and schools remain closed across the Southern California region.The National Weather Service canceled a majority of the flood watch es for the burn scar area. A flood watch remains in effect until 10 a.m. for the Hughes Fire area.
The NWS said the Malibu Hills area received about 1.06 inches of rain, Topanga Canyon received .74 inches and LAX received .95 inches. The Los Angeles Public Works closed Malibu Canyon Road which is susceptible to landslides. The road was re-opened Monday morning. Topanga Canyon Boulevard at Pacific Coast Highway due to mud and debris, according to Cal Trans. It is unclear when crews will re-open the roadway.
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