California cleans up after powerful storm drenches state
3 years, 3 months ago

California cleans up after powerful storm drenches state

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The National Weather Service reported remarkable rainfall, including 11 inches over 72 hours at Mount Tamalpais just north of San Francisco By Tuesday afternoon, 8.1 inches of rain had fallen in one area of Santa Barbara County northwest of Los Angeles More than 4.6 inches fell within 24 hours in Orange County’s Silverado Canyon, south of LA, where sheriff’s deputies rescued residents after mud inundated homes in the area scarred by wildfires. Firefighters searched the surging Los Angeles River on Tuesday after discovering two submerged vehicles wedged against a bridge pillar south of downtown LA and learning that a third vehicle had been swept past the bridge. The storm began over the weekend in Northern California and brought heavy precipitation as far inland as Nevada where more than 6 feet of snow fell since Sunday night at the Mt. Residents near the Alisal Fire burn scar in California’s Santa Barbara County were ordered to evacuate over concerns that heavy rains might cause flooding and debris flows.

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Will Southern California’s wet weather soon come to an end?
2 weeks ago

Will Southern California’s wet weather soon come to an end?

LA Times  

The final round of rain for the week is expected to deliver between a tenth and quarter of an inch of rain along the coast and valleys. “It’s going to be a little bit more than just light rain, but not much more,” said Mike Wofford, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard. There’s a chance Monday could …

Atmospheric river set to roll in, with threat of rain, snow, floods and mud, forecasters say
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Atmospheric river set to roll in, with threat of rain, snow, floods and mud, forecasters say

LA Times  

A pedestrian stays dry Wednesday in Santa Ana. A storm is first expected to drench San Diego County on Monday night before an atmospheric river storm soaks the L.A. region midweek, posing a threat to burn scar areas. An atmospheric river is expected to arrive early Wednesday, bringing heavy precipitation along the coast of California through Thursday, with significant impacts …

California storms trigger mudslides, floods, and power outages
1 month, 1 week ago

California storms trigger mudslides, floods, and power outages

India Today  

LOS ANGELES: Debris flows brought on by the strongest atmospheric river of the season swept a car off a southern California highway and into the ocean and left roads submerged in sludge. In neighboring Sierra Madre, the city issued evacuation orders for areas affected by the Eaton Fire, warning that fire, police and public works personnel would not enter areas …

Bad US weather week continues with intense Southern California storm; roads closed in Northwest
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bad US weather week continues with intense Southern California storm; roads closed in Northwest

Hindustan Times  

A swift debris flow swept a Los Angeles Fire Department vehicle off the Pacific Coast Highway and into the ocean in Malibu on Thursday as heavy rain fell across Southern California, creating deluges of water and mud on roads at the bottom of hillsides left barren by the recent wildfires. Pacific Northwest ice storm First responders searched every vehicle in …

Southern California storms: Region dodges worst of mudslide fears as heavy rains move through
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Southern California storms: Region dodges worst of mudslide fears as heavy rains move through

CNN  

CNN — The most intense rain to hit Southern California in over a year unleashed flooding, debris flows and mudslides that trapped cars and covered roadways, but spared areas burned in devastating wildfires from the catastrophe that was feared. Some evacuation orders remain in the Los Angeles area through Friday afternoon for select residences near burn scar areas, even though …

California storms: Heavy rain spurs evacuations near wildfire burn scars
1 month, 2 weeks ago

California storms: Heavy rain spurs evacuations near wildfire burn scars

CNN  

CNN — Southern Californians evacuated their homes for the second time this year, but this time, it’s for heavy rain and debris flows that threaten new destruction in areas still recovering from last month’s devastating wildfires. Here’s the latest: • Heavy rain drenches California: A powerful, atmospheric river-fueled storm is dumping rain over the state Thursday. • Flood risk extends …

California’s Problem Now Isn’t Fire—It’s Rain
55 years, 2 months ago

California’s Problem Now Isn’t Fire—It’s Rain

Wired  

Southern California’s long overdue rainy season is about to go into overdrive. As much as 3 to 6 inches of rain could fall in the higher elevations of coastal Southern California in the next few days, which the NWS says will create a “high risk of flooding and burn scar debris flows.” By the time this week’s storms are over, …

A second winter storm brings cold, rain and snow to millions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A second winter storm brings cold, rain and snow to millions

NPR  

A second winter storm brings cold, rain and snow to millions toggle caption Nam Y. Huh/AP The most significant winter storm this year for California is making its way to fire-ravaged communities of Southern California, and threatens to bring potentially deadly, "raging torrents of rockslides and mudslides," according to National Weather Service forecasts. "The heavy rain may cause flooding in …

Strongest storm in a year bearing down on Southern California: What you need to know
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Strongest storm in a year bearing down on Southern California: What you need to know

LA Times  

The strongest storm in a year is set to pound Southern California this week, with forecasters warning of potential widespread roadway flooding and the chance of landslides throughout the region — especially in areas recently charred in the devastating Los Angeles County firestorms. Heavy rain is expected in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties on Thursday, and in Los …

Major atmospheric river storm is barreling toward California: ‘Prepare for the worst’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Major atmospheric river storm is barreling toward California: ‘Prepare for the worst’

LA Times  

A jogger and a dog are bundled up as they run in the rain in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday. × Animated infographic shows a debris flow works For Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, the storm could start as early as Tuesday night or as late as Thursday evening, Kittell said. “Prepare for the worst and hope for …

Record-breaking rain lashes California, with two people killed during storm in Sonoma County
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Record-breaking rain lashes California, with two people killed during storm in Sonoma County

LA Times  

A pedestrian crosses the street by the 6th Street Viaduct in Los Angeles on Wednesday. For the Thursday and Friday storm, Long Beach and Redondo Beach could get one-third of an inch of rain; Thousand Oaks and Oxnard, two-fifths of an inch; Santa Clarita and Canoga Park, about half an inch; San Luis Obispo, two-thirds of an inch; downtown Los …

California hit with heavy rain and landslides and there’s more on the way
1 month, 3 weeks ago

California hit with heavy rain and landslides and there’s more on the way

CNN  

CNN — An atmospheric river brought heavy rain, serious mountain snow and strong winds to California that flooded roads and rivers and triggered landslides – and more rain is on the way. Floodwaters cause road closures during heavy rain Tuesday in Forestville, Sonoma County, California, as an atmospheric river hits Northern California. Here are the latest impacts: House swept into …

US: Severe storm to hit California, Northwest with rain, snow
1 month, 4 weeks ago

US: Severe storm to hit California, Northwest with rain, snow

Hindustan Times  

A strong Pacific storm will begin to uncoil across Oregon, Washington and Northern California through the weekend, promising heavy rain and snow that will replenish water supplies but could also unleash destruction. The storm will begin dropping rain across the Pacific Northwest Thursday. Known as an atmospheric river, the storm will begin dropping rain across the Pacific Northwest Thursday and …

Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides
2 months ago

Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The first significant storm of the season 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 on Monday. More than an inch of rain fell in many areas, loosening Los Angeles hillsides burned bare by the recent blaze near the Pacific …

California wildfires: Rain brings good news to LA, but a potential headache too
2 months ago

California wildfires: Rain brings good news to LA, but a potential headache too

Firstpost  

One benefit that could come from the rain: It may help firefighters who are reining in multiple wildfires after weeks of windy and dry weather A basketball is stuck in the net outside of a residence destroyed by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. AP Rain fell on parts of Southern California on Sunday and …

California rains help douse wildfires but risk toxic runoff, mudslides
2 months ago

California rains help douse wildfires but risk toxic runoff, mudslides

Al Jazeera  

Expert warns of ‘fairly high danger of mud, debris flows’ as crews work to put out final pockets of LA-area blazes. Rains in southern California have raised hopes for firefighters working to douse wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. “What that means is we have a fairly high danger of mud and debris flows once we …

Flood watches issued as rain threatens mud and debris flows in Los Angeles fire zones
2 months ago

Flood watches issued as rain threatens mud and debris flows in Los Angeles fire zones

India Today  

LOS ANGELES: Rain fell on parts of Southern California on Sunday and the scattered showers were expected to continue overnight, boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires. Flood watches were in effect through 4 p.m. Monday for burn areas from recent fires that broke out around the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, …

Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of toxic ash runoff
2 months ago

Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of toxic ash runoff

The Hindu  

After weeks of windy and dry weather, rain has fallen in parched Southern California and is expected to aid firefighters who are mopping up multiple wildfires. Los Angeles County crews spent much of the past week removing vegetation, shoring up slopes and reinforcing roads in devastated areas of the Palisades and Eaton fires, which reduced entire neighborhoods to rubble and …

Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff
2 months ago

Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Rain fell on parts of Southern California on Sunday and the scattered showers were expected to continue overnight, boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires. Flood watches were in effect through 4 p.m. Monday for burn areas from recent fires that broke out around the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los …

Worst of SoCal rain storm set to hit Sunday. Monday; What you need to know
2 months ago

Worst of SoCal rain storm set to hit Sunday. Monday; What you need to know

LA Times  

The worst of the first significant rainstorm of the season for Southern California is expected to hit Sunday morning. So I think that’s really going to add up to significant rain and snow.” Forecast The mountains of Los Angeles and Ventura counties could get 2 to 3 inches of rain, while half an inch to 1 inch are possible elsewhere. …

Rain on the way to Southern California will aid firefighters but create a risk of toxic ash runoff
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2 months ago

Rain on the way to Southern California will aid firefighters but create a risk of toxic ash runoff

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Rain on the way to parched Southern California on Saturday will aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires. Los Angeles County crews spent much of the week removing vegetation, shoring up slopes and reinforcing roads in devastated areas of the Palisades and Eaton fires, which reduced entire neighborhoods to rubble and ash after breaking out during powerful winds …

California’s Wildfires Show No Signs of Slowing Down
55 years, 2 months ago

California’s Wildfires Show No Signs of Slowing Down

Wired  

On Tuesday, Santa Ana winds swept seaward through Southern California, scattering embers and then fanning flames of a growing wildfire. The fires turned catastrophic so quickly because of unusually dry and windy conditions: “Any little spark, whether from a lightning strike or a person or a campfire is going to quickly, quickly escalate,” says Jennifer Marlon, research scientist and lecturer …

With negligible rain in 8 months, Southern California swings toward drought
2 months, 3 weeks ago

With negligible rain in 8 months, Southern California swings toward drought

LA Times  

California is entering the fourth month of what is typically the rainy season, but in the Southland, the landscape is beginning to show signs of drought. “Southern California remains dry,” said Michael Anderson, state climatologist for the Department of Water Resources. At this point last year, precipitation remained below average until a “miracle March” storm came along and pushed up …

California begins 2025 with solid start to winter snowpack, but more storms are needed
2 months, 3 weeks ago

California begins 2025 with solid start to winter snowpack, but more storms are needed

Associated Press  

PHILLIPS STATION, Calif. — California is beginning 2025 with a solid start to the winter snowpack, officials said Thursday, but they cautioned that more storms are needed to keep the state’s water supplies on track. Officials at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada, a mountain range that covers the eastern part of the state, recorded a snow depth of 24 …

December Wildfires Are Now a Thing
3 months, 1 week ago

December Wildfires Are Now a Thing

Wired  

This story originally appeared on High Country News and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A downtown Los Angeles weather station has recorded only 5.7 inches of rain this year, and not even a quarter-inch has fallen in December, which is usually the middle of the region’s wet season. That’s the real kicker.” Daniel Swain, climate scientist, UCLA In …

With bone-dry conditions, Southern California high fire danger could linger into the new year
3 months, 2 weeks ago

With bone-dry conditions, Southern California high fire danger could linger into the new year

LA Times  

By this time of year, Southern California has usually recorded some measurable rainfall. If the rains don’t come and the winds do, he said, “that will keep us in high fire season.” Two recent stretches of dangerous Santa Ana winds played out exactly the way forecasters worried they would, fueling the flames of major fires across coastal Southern California. “Down …

Traveling in California ahead of Thanksgiving? Expect rain
4 months ago

Traveling in California ahead of Thanksgiving? Expect rain

LA Times  

After widespread rain across California over the past week — resulting in at least one fatality — weather officials are expecting a reprieve come Thanksgiving. “If you’re leaving on Wednesday, you’ll have better odds of staying dry.” Another system rolling through on Monday — aimed more at the Central Coast area — could bring with it maybe 1 to 3 …

Storm lashes Northern California after leaving thousands without power in Seattle
4 months ago

Storm lashes Northern California after leaving thousands without power in Seattle

NPR  

Storm lashes Northern California after leaving thousands without power in Seattle toggle caption Noah Berger/AP HEALDSBURG, Calif. — Heavy downpours fell over much of Northern California on Friday, causing small landslides, overflowing a river and flooding some streets, including in parts of San Francisco. The storm arrived in the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, killing two people and knocking out …

Two rounds of rain expected to hit Southern California: What to know
4 months ago

Two rounds of rain expected to hit Southern California: What to know

LA Times  

A motorist drives through floodwater from Piner Creek past a car that stalled earlier due to the flooding in Santa Rosa. “This is its last gasp.” Rain moved into San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties Saturday morning and was expected to reach Los Angeles County by midday. San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties could see up to …

Northern California gets record rain and heavy snow
4 months ago

Northern California gets record rain and heavy snow

Associated Press  

HEALDSBURG, Calif. — Heavy downpours fell over much of Northern California on Friday, causing small landslides, overflowing a river and flooding some streets, including in parts of San Francisco. The storm arrived in the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, mostly in the Seattle area, before moving through Northern California, …

California atmospheric river brings record rain, major mudslide risk
4 months ago

California atmospheric river brings record rain, major mudslide risk

LA Times  

An atmospheric river dumping rain across Northern California and several feet of snow in the Sierra was making its way across the state Friday, bringing flooding and threatening mudslides along with it. The region is expected to get another 1 to 2 inches of rain, with foothill areas in interior Northern California getting anywhere from 2 to 5 inches, he …

What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest
4 months, 1 week ago

What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of the strongest storms …

What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest
4 months, 1 week ago

What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — One of the strongest storms on the West Coast in decades knocked out power for thousands of people, unleashed strong winds that toppled trees and left two dead in Washington before making its way through Oregon to Northern California where on Thursday it dropped heavy snow and record amounts of rain. The storm system roared ashore Tuesday …

Mapped: Charting path of deadly ‘bomb cyclone’ in Pacific Northwest and California
4 months, 1 week ago

Mapped: Charting path of deadly ‘bomb cyclone’ in Pacific Northwest and California

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A historic “bomb cyclone” …

Storm dumps record rain and heavy snow on Northern California. Many in Seattle still without power
4 months, 1 week ago

Storm dumps record rain and heavy snow on Northern California. Many in Seattle still without power

Associated Press  

FORESTVILLE, Calif. — A major storm moving through Northern California on Thursday dropped heavy snow and record rain, flooding some areas, after killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands in the Pacific Northwest. “We feel sad, scared, but Rain slowed somewhat, but “persistent heavy rain will enter the picture again by Friday morning,” the weather service …

A new storm is lashing areas hit by a deadly bomb cyclone and boosting an already prolific atmospheric river
4 months, 1 week ago

A new storm is lashing areas hit by a deadly bomb cyclone and boosting an already prolific atmospheric river

CNN  

CNN — A new storm impacting the Northwest could bring additional damage to the region following a historically strong bomb cyclone. It’s also adding another jolt of energy to an atmospheric river that’s already dumped nearly a foot and a half of rain on parts of California this week. Flooding forced road closures Thursday in Northern California’s Sonoma County, including …

California’s rainy season begins with a bomb cyclone bang. Are we in for a third record wet winter?
4 months, 1 week ago

California’s rainy season begins with a bomb cyclone bang. Are we in for a third record wet winter?

LA Times  

Truckers hole up along the side of I-5 to let the storm pass before the highway is reopened in Weed, Calif. Supercharged by that dramatic bombogenesis and warm Pacific temperatures, which together pumped up the system’s winds and moisture, the storm could cause life-threatening flooding and damaging high surf north of the Bay Area, with prolonged, heavy rainfall, strong winds …

Northern California and Pacific Northwest brace for atmospheric river
4 months, 1 week ago

Northern California and Pacific Northwest brace for atmospheric river

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Weather Prediction Center issued excessive rainfall risks beginning …

California’s about to get its first big atmospheric river of the season. Here’s where it’s going
4 months, 1 week ago

California’s about to get its first big atmospheric river of the season. Here’s where it’s going

LA Times  

Two people share an umbrella as they stand on Haight Street in San Francisco. Numerous flash floods, hazardous travel, power outages, and tree damage can be expected as the storm reaches max intensity on Wed. pic.twitter.com/iFrmuUZfj7 — NWS Weather Prediction Center November 18, 2024 “A powerful storm system will bring heavy mountain snowfall, rain and high winds to the Pacific …

‘Unseasonably cold’ storm driving another chilly, damp weekend for Southern California
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Unseasonably cold’ storm driving another chilly, damp weekend for Southern California

LA Times  

Another chilly and damp weekend is on tap for Southern California as a storm brings cooler temperatures, possible showers and some strong winds. The system is not expected to deliver any major blows, but it’s forecast to further drop temperatures and deepen the marine layer through at least Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Most of the rain from …

Cold storm brings high winds, showers to California on Friday, but weekend to clear up
11 months ago

Cold storm brings high winds, showers to California on Friday, but weekend to clear up

LA Times  

Visitors to the Hansen Dam bike path faced cold winds and clouds earlier this month. High winds continued to blast across Southern California on Friday, as a cold storm moved across the state, forecast to also bring some showers, thunderstorms and mountain snow — and the potential for power outages and hazardous air quality. But on Friday, the chance for …

‘Rivers in the sky’ have drenched California, yet even more extreme rains are possible
11 months ago

‘Rivers in the sky’ have drenched California, yet even more extreme rains are possible

LA Times  

For years, scientists have said that atmospheric rivers can either make or break the water supplies of thirsty California cities and farms. The research provides the most historical context to date for the state’s rainfall variability, and found that the region “consistently registered extreme precipitation over a 3,200-year period.” Biola University students take turns using a rope from a footbridge …

Coldest storm of the year brings rain, thunder and snow to Southern California
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Coldest storm of the year brings rain, thunder and snow to Southern California

LA Times  

A runner jogs along the sand as waves roil the ocean along an empty beach in Santa Monica. There was a chance for snow at elevations as low as 2,000 feet in the Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego county mountains — the lowest freezing point seen this year, said Rich Thompson, a National Weather Service meteorologist in …

Editorial: L.A. may not get another wet winter for a while. We should prepare for drier times
1 year ago

Editorial: L.A. may not get another wet winter for a while. We should prepare for drier times

LA Times  

A wet February weekend, as shown in this Feb. 4 photo of the Grammy Awards ceremony at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, gave way to a wet March as the 2024 Southern California rainy season drew to a close. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power captured and stored more than 13.5 billion gallons of stormwater in February …

Another rainstorm is heading to Southern California this weekend
1 year ago

Another rainstorm is heading to Southern California this weekend

LA Times  

A rainbow appears over Ballast Point Brewing Long Beach amid light rain as Ashley Contreras of Long Beach takes in the scene at the Alamitos Bay Inlet jetty in Long Beach on March 15. Southern Californians can expect to see another bout of rain and cooler temperatures this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The storm isn’t expected to …

Recent storms pushed California’s yearly rainfall, snowpack even higher — and more could be coming
1 year ago

Recent storms pushed California’s yearly rainfall, snowpack even higher — and more could be coming

LA Times  

People cross the street amid wind and rain as they visit the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach on Wednesday. Downtown Los Angeles received 0.72 inches from Wednesday’s storm, bringing its total rainfall to 18.99 inches since Oct. 1 — the beginning of the water year. “We’re about 7.5 inches above average for this time of year,” said Kristan …

California blizzard leaves residents tunneling out with more snow on the way: Live
1 year ago

California blizzard leaves residents tunneling out with more snow on the way: Live

The Independent  

✕ Close 100mph Winds And 12ft Of Snow Expected In California Storm Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Snow continued to …

Another wet weekend as new storm hits Southern California. How long will it rain?
1 year ago

Another wet weekend as new storm hits Southern California. How long will it rain?

LA Times  

Float fisherman Johnathan O. Skinner casts his line near one of the submerged docks at Launch Pointe on Lake Elsinore. Another winter storm hit Southern California this weekend, but it is expected to be milder than previous rain events. The cold storm was forecast to bring “steady light to locally moderate rain and mountain snow to the area,” the weather …

California is letting billions of gallons of stormwater wash out to sea each year, report finds
1 year ago

California is letting billions of gallons of stormwater wash out to sea each year, report finds

LA Times  

For too long, California and other states have viewed stormwater as either a threat or an inconvenience — something to be whisked away from cities and communities as quickly as possible. It’s time to elevate the role of stormwater capture in the national water conversation,” said Bruk Berhanu, the report’s lead author and a senior researcher with the Pacific Institute, …

Another storm is coming to Southern California early next week. How big will it be?
1 year, 1 month ago

Another storm is coming to Southern California early next week. How big will it be?

LA Times  

Sam Hale of Garden Grove looks for driftwood he can use in landscaping projects Wednesday in a debris field left by the rain-swollen Santa Ana River in Huntington Beach. Southern Californians can brace for another round of wet weather, with a storm expected to hit the region early next week to cap off a month of historically wet weather. “This …

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