The first of two storms expected to batter the Southland began bearing down on the region Thursday, with significant rainfall and snowfall expected
Thursday morning and well into the afternoon
— ahead of more dramatic downpours anticipated early next week.
Read more: Get the latest forecast here
Storm forces part of Pacific Coast Highway to close
The northbound and southbound lanes of the Pacific Coast Highway in Orange County are closed from Seapoint Street to Warner Avenue, according to Caltrans.
Flooding, caused by the heavy rain from the storm, prompted officials to close the roadway,
agency posted on X at 6:24 a.m.
Drivers can track real-time road closures with
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Live radar: abc7.la/LiveMEGADOPPLER
Wrightwood hit with fast-falling snow, gusty winds as storm moves through SoCal
The first of two storms set to hit Southern California brought lots of snow and gusty winds to Wrightwood. The snow sometimes fell sideways due to the strong winds.