A month of rain could hit the Los Angeles area in two days, according to AccuWeather

January 15, 2019

of Kyle Elliott AccuWeather meteorologist

January 15, 2019, at 10:04:46 am CET

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After heavy rain and snow in the mountains, an even larger thunderstorm system will increase the risk of thunderstorms. Floods, Landslides and

Los Angeles received over an inch of rain after Monday's storm and San Diego picked up nearly 0.50 inches of rain.

The Los Angeles Basin could receive 2 to 4 inches of rain. Wednesday night and until Thursday night, AccuWeather weather forecasts bring the potential total to 5 inches. Average rainfall in this region in January is 3.12 inches.

The areas north of Los Angeles could receive 4 to 8 inches of rain, while the less populated areas around Paradise – so hard hit by forest fires – could receive more than 8 inches of rain.

with several additional inches of Anticipated rainfall and many more snow feet on the Sierra Nevada from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday, flood, landslide and avalanche threats will continue to increase until late next week. at the end of the week.

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In this photo provided by KGET-TV, a row of large rigs is stuck on Interstate 5, where it has been closed due to snow at Tejon Pass, an area known as Grapevine, in Gorman. in the Tehachapi Mountains of Southern California, Monday, January 14, 2019.

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Interstate 5 at Grapevine, California.

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Stuck on Interstate 5 in Grapevine California.

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Interstate 5 in Grapevine, California.

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This photo courtesy of the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) shows a skiploader cleaning a muddy river that has drained on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, Monday, January 14th. 2019.

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All lanes were closed in both directions on Interstate 5 at Gorman and Lebec due to heavy snow, accidents and stopped vehicles.

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This photo provided by the California Department of Transportation shows that traffic is stopped on Interstate 5 where it was closed due to snow at Tejon Pass, an area known as Grapevine, in Gorman, in Tehachapi. Southern California Mountains, Monday, January 14, 2019.

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Stuck on Interstate 5 in Grapevine California.

"Areas of burn scars will be most exposed to devastating debris flows, and residents of these areas should adhere to all evacuation orders given by the authorities. Floods and landslides may not be limited to these communities, "said Kristina Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist at AccuWeather.

Excessive rainfall is forecast over the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada and the north coast, and on the south and southwest facing slopes. mountains surrounding Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

In areas with the heaviest showers, there may be a 15-inch AccuWeather Local StormMax ™.

"San Diego will likely receive between 1 and 3 inches of rain at the end of the week," said AccuWeather meteor Brian Thompson. "The city averages 1.98 inches for everything the month of January. "

The storm can also generate some water spills and short tornadoes.

"In the mountains, there may be at least a few meters of snow in the high country of the central and southern Sierra until Thursday night, counting what has already fallen this weekend and Monday, AccuWeather said The main meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.

Up to 3 or 4 feet of extra snow will bury the top of the Donner from Interstate 80 until Thursday night, which will make chains and traction devices necessary for untrained people. . Motorists must be prepared to face any restrictions and closures.

While abundant snow will be a boon for ski resorts, the screaming winds that accompany it will make skiing and hiking extremely difficult, if not impossible.

Central and Northern California Will Face The major impacts of the Wednesday to Thursday storm also hit 1 to 4 inches of rain, likely around San Francisco's only bay.

Sacramento Valley, "said Thompson." This includes the area devastated by the campfire, which will increase the risk of floods and landslides. "

A skiploader cleaning up a muddy river that ran out on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, Calif., Monday, January 14, 2019. (CalTrans via AP)

In addition, wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph will hit the Sacramento Valley and the coastal areas of Santa Barbara to the Monterrey Peninsula and northern California.

With the saturation of the ground, it will take less wind than usual to fell trees and trees. Power lines and power outages.Residents should have a flashlight and backup generator on hand this week as storms hit the state.

Motorists taking the I-5 corridor should be prepared for x disturbances, delays and dangerous headwinds this week, making sure to never cross flooded roads.

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Gusts of wind during and the milder air after the storm can also increase the risk of avalanches in the mountains. Skiers and hikers should consider avalanche warnings and warnings and be careful not to go out without a companion.

Download the free AccuWeather app to find out how much rain or snow is expected in your community this week.

The pressure will increase in the state behind the system, allowing drier and milder conditions to return from Friday to the weekend.

A last storm could cross northern California later from Sunday to Sunday before a long period of dry and hot weather next week and could last until the end of January.

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