Overview
- Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles and several southern counties as torrents of rain, strong winds and mountain snow hit the region.
- The National Weather Service warned of widespread flash flooding and debris flows, with localized rainfall totals reaching several months’ worth of precipitation and gusts near 90 km/h.
- Hundreds of households were ordered to evacuate or placed under warnings, shelters opened for displaced residents, and authorities urged people to avoid affected roads.
- Burn-scarred slopes in Pacific Palisades and Malibu were under heightened vigilance for landslides and mudflows due to saturated soils.
- At least three storm-related deaths were reported by the Los Angeles Times, and firefighters conducted rescues in mountain communities such as Wrightwood in San Bernardino County.