Southern California winter rains break records, with another storm on the way
Los Angeles Times••general
Key Points:
- California is experiencing a record-breaking wet winter, with rainfall far exceeding normal levels and some areas nearing their average total for the entire season, following a dry start to 2024.
- A powerful storm arriving this weekend will bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and the risk of flooding and mudslides, especially in burn scar areas and mountainous regions, with snow levels expected above 6,000 feet.
- Recent storms have caused significant flooding, road closures, rescues, and even a fatality in Orange County; officials have issued warnings about high bacteria levels at beaches and potential tree toppling due to saturated soils.
- The heavy precipitation has improved fire conditions temporarily, reducing the immediate risk of large fires, but experts caution that a dry spell
