With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong, become a monthly member or increase your support today.
Rain's Here And It's Sticking Around Til At Least Through Monday
A pedestrian walks in the rain in Alhambra on Jan. 9, 2023.
(
Brian Feinzimer
/
LAist
)
A series of storms is moving through the southland, bringing along with it high surf and snow above 6,500 feet.
Weekend Storm Forecast
The rain will be on-and-off through Monday. Light rain is expected Sunday, and the rain will pick up intensity on Monday, along with a chance of thunderstorms. Between 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected, and 3 to 5 inches in the foothills and mountains.
According to the National Weather Service, snow is expected above 6,500 feet, with 2 to 6 inches between 7 and 8,000 feet.
Support for LAist comes from
Minor flooding is possible. The L.A. County Fire Deparment is making sandbags available at a number of locations.
#LACoFD Community Sandbag Events ☔️
— LACoFD (@LACOFD) January 20, 2024
With rain in the forecast through Monday, residents are encouraged to stop by one of the locations below to receive 25 filled sandbags.
For additional rain safety tips, visit https://t.co/O67Gp5znrx. pic.twitter.com/2Fc47x5y0W
Advisories
High surf advisory is in effect for Ventura and Los Angeles Counties beaches until 10 p.m. on Sunday. NWS is warning of large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet, with dangerous rip currents for Ventura beaches; and 5 to 8 feet for their L.A. County counterparts.
Things to do
Put away that jar of Prego
Handmade Pasta With Vodka Sauce Class: Let an expert chef teach you how to make pappardelle pasta with a creamy vodka sauce from scratch this Sunday. The experience suits all skill ranges, and guests are invited to bring their own drinks.
Check out our full list of things to do this weekend.
At LAist, we believe in journalism without censorship and the right of a free press to speak truth to those in power. Our hard-hitting watchdog reporting on local government, climate, and the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis is trustworthy, independent and freely accessible to everyone thanks to the support of readers like you.
But the game has changed: Congress voted to eliminate funding for public media across the country. Here at LAist that means a loss of $1.7 million in our budget every year. We want to assure you that despite growing threats to free press and free speech, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust. Speaking frankly, the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news in our community.
We’re asking you to stand up for independent reporting that will not be silenced. With more individuals like you supporting this public service, we can continue to provide essential coverage for Southern Californians that you can’t find anywhere else. Become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission.
Thank you for your generous support and belief in the value of independent news.
Chip in now to fund your local journalism
(
LAist
)
Trending on LAist
-
What do stairs have to do with California’s housing crisis? More than you might think, says this Culver City councilmember. -
Yes, it's controversial, but let me explain. -
Doctors say administrator directives allow immigration agents to interfere in medical decisions and compromise medical care. -
The Palisades Fire erupted on Jan. 7 and went on to kill 12 people and destroy more than 6,800 homes and buildings. -
People moving to Los Angeles are regularly baffled by the region’s refrigerator-less apartments. They’ll soon be a thing of the past. -
Experts say students shouldn't readily forgo federal aid. But a California-only program may be a good alternative in some cases.
Best of LAist