Authorities have lifted evacuation warnings across the Southland as rain subsides, bringing relief to areas recently threatened by mudslides and debris flows.
Forecasters say cloudy skies will linger through Tuesday with a slight chance of light showers, mainly along the Central Coast, though rainfall is expected to remain minimal (under 0.10 inches). Dry and partly cloudy conditions are anticipated from Wednesday through the weekend, with temperatures rising by Friday thanks to a moderate Santa Ana wind event. By Sunday, temps could reach 3–6 degrees above normal, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Caltrans has reopened the 3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard between Pacific Coast Highway and Grand View Drive, previously prone to mudslides. Nighttime closures remain in effect from midnight to 5 a.m. as repairs continue from last winter’s storms and the Palisades Fire.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health advises beachgoers to avoid water contact, particularly near storm drains, creeks, and rivers, due to potentially elevated bacteria levels. Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro remains closed following a Christmas Day sewage flow.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official channels:
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Emergency updates: lacounty.gov/emergency
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Sign up for alerts: alert.lacounty.gov
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Evacuation statuses: Genasys Alert app or genasys.com
With storms easing, Southern California can expect calmer conditions for the remainder of the week, though officials remind the public to remain cautious near previously affected areas.
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