{"id":26675,"date":"2026-01-04T04:16:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T12:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/storm-triggers-road-closures-in-la-ventura-counties\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T04:16:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T12:16:53","slug":"storm-triggers-road-closures-in-la-ventura-counties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/storm-triggers-road-closures-in-la-ventura-counties\/","title":{"rendered":"Storm triggers road closures in LA, Ventura Counties"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Storm Impacts in Southern California<\/h2>\n<h3>Introduction to the Storm<\/h3>\n<p>As another storm douses Southern California with more wet weather, Caltrans announced the closure of some lanes and highways in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<h3>Road Closures<\/h3>\n<p>Three major road closures are in effect Saturday due to storm impacts, the agency said. The following lane closures include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Topanga Canyon Boulevard &#8211; A full closure from Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Drive<\/li>\n<li>Angeles Crest Highway \u2013 A full closure from 3.3 miles east of Newcomb\u2019s Ranch to State Route 138 in Angeles National Forest<\/li>\n<li>State Route 33 \u2013 A full closure from Fairview Road and Lockwood Valley Road in Los Padres National Forest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Weather Forecast<\/h3>\n<p>Showers will continue through the weekend in Southern California but there is a break. Kelley Moody reports for NBC4 on Jan. 3, 2026.<br \/>\nSaturday\u2019s storm is slowly moving west to east with widespread showers for the region. With it, prompted evacuation warnings for burn scar areas at risk of potential mudslides.<\/p>\n<h3>Detailed Forecast<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cAs 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,\u201d NBC4 meteorologist Kelley Moody said.<br \/>\n\u201cIt won\u2019t be until we get closer to dinnertime for your Sunday that another wave of moisture passes on through, we get widespread again and then this continues to move on out.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Rainfall Expectations<\/h3>\n<p>Saturday\u2019s storm is forecast to deliver about 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain to most of the region and 3 to 4 inches of rain for mountain communities.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The storm impacting Southern California has led to significant road closures and evacuation warnings due to the risk of mudslides. Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and follow evacuation orders if necessary. The storm is expected to continue through the weekend, with another wave of moisture passing through on Sunday.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3>What are the road closures in effect due to the storm?<\/h3>\n<p>The road closures include Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Angeles Crest Highway, and State Route 33.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the expected rainfall from the storm?<\/h3>\n<p>The storm is forecast to deliver about 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain to most of the region and 3 to 4 inches of rain for mountain communities.<\/p>\n<h3>Are there any evacuation warnings in effect?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, evacuation warnings have been prompted for burn scar areas at risk of potential mudslides.<\/p>\n<h3>How long will the storm last?<\/h3>\n<p>The storm is expected to continue through the weekend, with another wave of moisture passing through on Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Storm Impacts in Southern California Introduction to the Storm As another storm douses Southern California with more wet weather, Caltrans announced the closure of some lanes and highways in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Road Closures Three major road closures are in effect Saturday due to storm impacts, the agency said. 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