Cleanup efforts underway across Southern California ahead of another storm

An incoming storm is set to bring several days of rain to Southern California, raising mudslide concerns for mountain communities recently burned by wildfires.

Light rain will arrive as early as Thursday night, but it will continue to get heavier into Friday, making for a wet morning commute.

However current forecast models show the bulk of the storm will hit the region Saturday.

Los Angeles and Southern California is bracing for a storm threatening to bring heavy rain and possible mudslides to burn scar areas.

More rain is expected Sunday, Monday and possibly Tuesday - but it will be much lighter.

Southern California has the potential to get several inches of rain during the multi-day storm. Here's a look at expected rainfall totals by the time the weekend wet weather starts to dissapate:

Topanga Canyon Boulevard, or State Route 27, will close to the public at 10 p.m. Thursday, Caltrans said on X.

The road will be closed from Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Drive ahead of the storms expected Thursday night and into the weekend.

Topanga Canyon Boulevard will close to the public at 10 p.m. Thursday due to the incoming storm - and it could remain closed for days.

Caltrans spent the week setting up K-rails, sandbags and stabilizing retaining walls along the 3.6-mile stretch.

Residents say they're cautious but welcome the rain, in what is usually a very dry time of year.

Fire burn scars are the major point of concern. Those in Topanga have been through a lot over the last few years and say while portions of the road are closed, they hope the weekend won't be a complete washout.

"The road might be closed from Grandview to PCH but you know, you still have access to the community to the village to all the shops over the weekend," said Claire Denis, owner of Café Mimosa.

'It has been very, very difficult for our businesses. We've all come together. The Chamber of Commerce has been very much a part of helping support the businesses by getting the word out that Topanga town is open," said Joseph Rosendo, an area resident.

The Friday morning commute could see major impacts from the rain, and Caltrans says the road may remain closed through the weekend depending on storm conditions.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the city's Emergency Operations Center will be activated at 6 p.m. Thursday.

"The Mayor's Office will continue coordinating with the Emergency Management Department, LAFD, LAPD, L.A. County Public Works and relevant City Departments to ensure all personnel are ready to respond as needed to keep Angelenos safe," read a statement released on Wednesday.

Bass also said 13,000 feet of K-rail is still in place in Pacific Palisades to help with any possible debris flows.

Meantime, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has started conducting outreach to let unhoused individuals know about the storm and offer safety information and supplies.

Bass said hotel vouchers will be activated for those in need.

Evacuation warnings have been issued for several burn scar areas in Los Angeles County as officials prepare for heavy rain and possible mudslides.

The warnings will go into effect on Thursday at 6 p.m. and will last through Sunday at 11 a.m.

The burn scar areas include Canyon, Bethany, Eaton, Palisades, Hurst, Kenneth, Sunset, Lidia, Franklin, and Bridge.

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