Rain in Forecast
A new round of rain arrived in Southern California Tuesday, the heaviest amount of rainfall expected yesterday and today.
The storm system swept in from Northern California and hit the Southland by late Tuesday.
“A cold and unstable air mass will continue today with showers and snow levels down to 2,500-3,500 feet,” according to the National Weather Service. “Accumulating snowfall will likely affect travel through the Interstate 5 Corridor and on Highway 14.”
There is also a potential for thunderstorms across the area, possibly producing brief locally heavy rainfall.
Los Angeles and Orange counties can expect a high of 61 and a low of 49 at night as rain moves through. The rain was expected to last all day Wednesday, with up to half an inch possible today.
LW residents are advised to make sure to close their skylights.
Most commuters here know the perils of precipitation, which can turn everyday gridlock into a slippery game of bumper cars. People should be extra cautious in the first 10 minutes, when oils make the roads extra slick.
Slow down and avoid slamming on the brakes (which could make you hydroplane) or hitting the accelerator extra hard.
To avoid accidents, look 20 to 30 seconds ahead, and don’t look at your phone.
Check your vehicle’s tires to make sure they’re in good condition and inflated properly. Driving with moderate tread or bald tires can be a major factor in skidding.
If you do hydroplane (that’s when when your tires lose all contact with the road and your car begins sliding on water alone), do not hit the brakes, which could cause you to accelerate as you lose traction with the ground.
