Carolyn Seitz updates us with the latest county information:
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has provided the following updated information regarding the current storm event.
This update covers the period from 8 am this morning to 6:00 am Monday, December 20th.
RAINFALL
This morning, they have organized the data differently. Here is the anticipated rainfall for the mountain areas:
Anticipate 0.2 to 0.5 inch rainfall between 3 AM Sun – 6 AM Sun
Anticipate 0.4 to 0.7 inch rainfall between 6 AM Sun – NOON Sun
Anticipate 0.3 to 0.5 inch rainfall between NOON Sun – 6 PM Sun
Anticipate 0.75 to 1.0 inch rainfall between 6 PM Sun – 6 AM Mon
For the valleys, they provide the following data:
Anticipate 0.1 to 0.3 inch rainfall between 3 AM Sun – 6 AM Sun
Anticipate 0.2 to 0.5 inch rainfall between 6 AM Sun – NOON Sun
Anticipate 0.2 to 0.4 inch rainfall between NOON Sun – 6 PM Sun
Anticipate 0.3 to 0.7 inch rainfall between 6 PM Sun – 6 AM Mon
ROAD CLOSURES
In addition to those announced yesterday, they have added Angeles Crest Highway and the Angeles Forest Highway/Aliso Canyon area. For Altadena, the Chaney Trail gate is closed and the Millard Canyon Campground was evacuated.
FLOOD, MUD & DEBRIS
Their data this morning indicates a low potential for flooding, mud and debris flows in the burn areas, but please continue to exercise caution in those areas that are known to flood or be subject to mud and debris flows.
Stay alert and stay safe!
