Road Closures in LA and Ventura Counties Due to Recent Storms
Storm Impact Leads to Road Closures in Southern California
A significant storm system is currently sweeping across Southern California, prompting Caltrans to announce multiple road closures in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
As of Saturday, three major route closures are in effect due to the storm’s impact. The closures include:
- Topanga Canyon Boulevard: Closed completely from Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Drive.
- Angeles Crest Highway: Closed from 3.3 miles east of Newcomb’s Ranch to State Route 138 in Angeles National Forest.
- State Route 33: Closed from Fairview Road to Lockwood Valley Road in Los Padres National Forest.
The storm, which is traversing the region from west to east, has created widespread rainfall, raising evacuation warnings for burn scar areas at risk for potential mudslides.
NBC4 meteorologist Kelley Moody commented on the storm’s progression: “As we make it to the later afternoon hours, this breaks apart pretty quickly, continues to push out farther to the east and just some spotty showers left behind for tonight and early tomorrow.” Moody added that another wave of moisture is expected closer to dinnertime on Sunday, likely resulting in widespread rain once more.
Rainfall totals from the storm are projected to reach between 0.5 to 1.5 inches across most areas, while mountain communities may see between 3 to 4 inches.
