Days of rain across SoCal prompt evacuation warnings, road closures

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Last updated: Monday, January 5, 2026 7:51AM GMT
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Communities across Southern California are cleaning up after several days of showers across the region.

Evacuation warnings were in place for neighborhoods across Los Angeles County, primarily in areas surrounding recent burn scars -- including in Altadena around the Eaton Fire burn scar.

While rain is still falling in some areas, rain chances are finally moving east, with heavier cells expected to die down by Sunday night.

A chance for scattered showers is in the forecast on Monday morning, with rain chances sticking around through the afternoon.

From there, another storm system that we were tracking is now predicted to stay offshore, so the sun should come out by Tuesday or Wednesday. Most areas see a maximum of a 20% chance of rain on Tuesday, followed by a rain-free week.

Dec 31, 2025, 6:07 PM GMT

Evacuation warnings issued for Los Angeles burn scar areas

Evacuation warnings have been issued for several Los Angeles burn scar areas as Southern California prepares for more rain on New Year's.

According to a Los Angeles city alert, the evacuation warnings go into effect at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and covers the Palisades, Hurst and Sunset fire zones.

The city is asking residents to get ready to leave in case heavy rain causes any debris flows.

Read more here.

Dec 31, 2025, 6:07 PM GMT

New Year's Eve storm timeline: When will the rain hit Southern California

As 2026 gets closer, what can we expect from the latest storm and how much will it rain on New Year's Day?

The region will see light showers and scattered rain through the early morning hours before things start to ramp up New Year's Eve.

Expect the heaviest rainfall Wednesday night into New Year's Day, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy downpours are expected at times.

This storm could bring anywhere from 1-3 inches of rain within a 24-hour period.

There will be a lull in the rain Thursday afternoon through Friday, but the chance for wet weather will stick around until Saturday, tapering off by Sunday.