California’s skies are already dark and soaked this morning, and roads across Los Angeles glisten with steady rain as wind gusts push palm trees sideways. Conditions are deteriorating quickly after 9 a.m., with heavier bands moving onshore and visibility dropping on major routes like US-101 and I-5. Drivers are hitting ponding water, and debris is beginning to collect near storm drains.
According to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard, a Flood Watch remains in effect until 9 p.m. today, while a Wind Advisory continues until 6 p.m. Gusts could reach 55 mph along the coast and in valley locations. Rainfall may become heavy at times, especially near recent burn scars, raising the risk of flash flooding and mudslides.
Across central and southern California, a deep Pacific system is pushing subtropical moisture inland. The heaviest rain targets Los Angeles County and parts of Ventura County through this afternoon. Localized flooding may impact low-lying streets in Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Long Beach. Canyon roads and hillside communities face the highest mudslide concern.
Plan extra time if traveling. Avoid flooded intersections and never drive through standing water. Secure outdoor furniture now, and charge devices in case isolated power outages develop.
Rain tapers late tonight, but scattered showers linger into Tuesday. By Wednesday, skies brighten and temperatures rebound near 59 degrees. A warming trend builds into early next week, with signs of spring showing as highs climb into the 60s and possibly low 70s by next weekend. More updates are likely if additional advisories are issued.
Five Day Outlook for Los Angeles, California:
Monday: Heavy rain and breezy, high near 59.
Tuesday: Rain likely, high near 61.
Wednesday: Chance of rain early, then sun, high near 59.
Thursday: Chance of rain, high near 57.
Friday: Slight chance of rain early, then mostly sunny, high near 62.
