Rain expected to linger Monday as flood watch remains in effect for LA burn scar areas

Monday, January 27, 2025 4:42PM

The much-needed rain hitting SoCal Monday will help dampen the fire areas, but is increasing the risk of mudslides and dangerous debris flow.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Light rain and scattered showers will linger across Southern California and the region's mountain communities will see more snowfall Monday.

The much-needed rain is dampening recent fire areas while also increasing the risk of mudslides and dangerous debris flow. A flood watch will remain in effect through Monday afternoon. That covers the Eaton, Palisades, Franklin, Bridge and Hughes burn scar areas.

A winter storm warning is also in effect until 4 p.m. Monday for the eastern San Gabriel Mountains, where National Weather Service forecasters expect heavy snow of up to 14 inches in some areas, though no more than an inch is anticipated along Grapevine.

By noon on Monday, conditions will mostly start to dry out. Some areas may see a chance of wrap-around showers Tuesday before the storm system fully exits the region.

Rainfall totals

Most of the Southland will likely see anywhere between 1/2 an inch to 3/4 of an inch of rainfall from this storm. Areas near the San Gabriel Mountains will see anywhere between 1 to 2 inches of rain.

The valleys and Inland Empire regions may see anywhere between 1/2 of an inch to a quarter of an inch of rain.

Monday weather for Southern California

Los Angeles and Orange counties on Monday will continue to see rain - about half an inch of rain could fall. A high of 57 and a low of 40 is on tap.

The valleys and Inland Empire on Sunday will see between a half inch to three quarters of an inch of rain. The high will be 56 and the low overnight will be 39. Similar weather is expected on Tuesday with a 20% chance of rain.

Beaches can expect temperatures in the high 50s for the next few days. On Monday, the beaches will see between a quarter of an inch to half an inch.

Mountain communities on Monday will continue to see snow at elevations between 3,500 and 4,500 feet, when temperatures drop to the 30s. Snow showers are expected on Tuesday.

Deserts on Monday will be cold and rainy. A high of 51 and a low of 25 is expected.

City News Service, Inc. contributed to this report.

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