Our local contact on county matters Carolyn Seitz has sent us the following:

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has released information on the storm expected to arrive in our area around 6 pm Friday, February 19.

The National Weather Service is predicting rainfall of 1 to 2 inches in the foothill areas between Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, with a slight chance of thunderstorms Friday night and early Saturday morning that may produce higher rainfall amounts.

The mud and debris flow alert reminds us all that we should anticipate that mud and debris may flow down the canyons below the burn areas, in the watercourses and streams.  In Altadena, it means that there is still a potential for impact on Canyon Crest.

The County continues to prepare, and will be monitoring the debris basins during the storm, and as many of you are aware, will continue to clean the basins and inlets, before, during and after the storm.

There is no evacuation anticipated for Altadena, except that the Millard Campground area remains closed.

There are no road closures in Altadena except the existing closure at the Chaney Trail Gate.

As the agencies release updated information, I'll pass along what is released.

If you're interested in seeing the mud and debris flow predictions – the "mudcast" as it's being called, you can find the information at this location:  http://dpw.lacounty.gov/wrd/forecast/file/mud4cast.pdf

As always, stay safe and stay prepared.

Carolyn