As the restorative wet winter continued to douse drought-stricken Southern California, another storm system brought heavy rain to the region on Monday.
Lighter rain is expected to fall Tuesday, enough to snarl the morning commute but fade by early evening. High winds will also rage in the morning, but ease by nightfall.
The rain might lead to slick roads with pooling in some areas. The wind could also affect traffic through passes and along some desert highways, according to the weather service. Motorists were urged to use extra caution.
Forecasters said high pressure would bring fair and warmer weather Wednesday and Thursday, but another storm may deliver more rain Friday into next weekend.
Sections of the Sierra Nevada could see more than two feet of snow during three storms expected to batter the state through midweek.
Slick roads and reduced visibility combined for a slow morning commute Monday.
A truck flipped over on its side in a weather-related accident just after noon along Crenshaw Boulevard and Palos Verdes Drive North on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
A “small-craft advisory” was issued because of hazardous conditions for boaters, though no major incidents were reporter. And the Los Angeles County Department of Health said beach warnings will remain in effect for swimmers through Thursday morning.
In the Antelope Valley, southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph combined with slick roadways to make driving more difficult.
Fire-denuded hillsides were of concern Monday, particularly in the Duarte area, where a “yellow alert” was issued Sunday warning residents not to park or leave their trash cans out near areas likely to flood. But no major flooding was reported as evening arrived.
A series of heavy storms this winter have erased prior drought conditions in the northern part of California and greatly reduced the extreme water shortage in southern areas.
Los Angeles County health officials advised Southland residents to avoid swimming, surfing or playing in ocean waters around discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers for the next few days.
When it rains, bacteria, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas are likely to enter ocean waters though those outlets, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported.
The health department’s advisory will remain in effect until at least 7 a.m. Thursday, but may be extended, depending on further rainfall.
“Discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers only comprise a small portion of the beach,” according to a health department statement. “Therefore, anybody who wants to go to the beach will still be able to enjoy their outing, (but) swimmers and surfers are advised to stay away from discharge sites.”
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