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More rain on the way for fire-scarred SoCal
Rain falls during an early season storm in Los Angeles on Oct. 25, 2021.
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Southern California's going to get some much needed rain next week between Tuesday and Thursday. The rainfall totals, though, are forecast to be quite low, with just 1 inch expected to fall along the coast and 2 to 4 inches in the mountains.
Mudslide risk: Unlike the last storm, forecasted rainfall rates don't look like they'll be high enough to trigger debris flows in recently burned areas.
Fire season continues: This rainy season has been so dry that even this next storm won't be enough to put an end to fire risk. Santa Ana winds peak between December and February, so depending on how much moisture we get, fires will still be possible over the coming month.
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