Winter Storm Warning issued for Southern California mountains

A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, high winds, and hazardous conditions to the mountains of Southern California starting Saturday afternoon.

LA weekend storm: Here's where you can find sandbags

The LA County Department of Public Works opened four sandbag distribution centers ahead of a winter storm expected this weekend.

LA Weather: Residents in burn scar areas brace for possible mudslides

According to the National Weather Service, wildfires will have lasting effects on the landscape, and create a heightened risk of flooding for years to come.

Wildfire burn areas brace for mudslides
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As crews get a handle on the LA fires that have devastated communities, they must also prepare for a storm that could trigger mudslides in burn scar areas.

Los Angeles Weather: Rain forecast sparks flash flood concerns

A cold storm system moves into Southern California this weekend, bringing with it the chance for rain and snow in some areas, also sparking concern for flash floods in recent burn scar areas.

California fires update for Thursday, Jan. 23

As critical fire weather continues to strike in Southern California, not only do first responders have their hands full with multiple fires burning in the area, they are also preparing for a storm expected this weekend that could trigger mudslides in burn scar areas. 

California Fires Updates: Wednesday, Jan. 22

Another major fire has broken out in Southern California amid dangerous winds and dry conditions.

Hughes Fire torches over 10,000 acres
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The Hughes Fire burned more than 10,000 acres across the Castaic, forcing 55,000 residents into evacuation orders or warnings across Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Air Quality Alert: Run purifier amid fires
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Angelenos are being encouraged to keep their air purifiers on and to wear a mask when outside in the wake of the recent fires popping up across Southern California.

Evacuated Californians anxiously await fate of home
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Residents evacuated by the Hughes Fire anxiously await the fates of the homes they were ordered to leave behind.

Hughes Fire impacts more than 54,000 residents
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The Hughes Fire in the Castaic have forced more than 54,000 residents in Los Angeles County to either evacuate by order, or warned to leave their homes.

Helicopter dumps water over Hughes Fire in Castaic
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A firefighting helicopter pulled off a clean water drop over the Hughes Fire in the Castaic area of Los Angeles County.

Inmate fire crews redirect flames to protect homes
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Inmates from Santa Cruz are redirecting the Hughes Fire in hopes of protecting nearby homes in the Castaic.

Recapping critical fire updates
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FOX 11's Mario Ramirez recaps a briefing on LA County's fires and how residents should prepare ahead of an incoming storm this weekend.

LA's fire zones prepare for incoming storm
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After days of powerful winds and dry conditions, Los Angeles is now preparing for an incoming storm that has triggered fears of landslides.

Wildfire recovery to winter storm preps
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In addition to recovering from the January fires, Los Angeles County residents must also brace for the possible winter storm, which may lead to mudslides this weekend.

LA Weather Timeline: Rain forecast sparks mudslide threats

Communities in wildfire burn scars are threatened with possible mudslides as the chance of rain enters the forecast for Southern California this weekend.

LA Weather Timeline: Santa Ana winds to bring ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ Red Flag Warning

The NWS has issued a "Particularly Dangerous Situation" Red Flag Warning for Southern California, effective until 10 a.m. Tuesday, with a fire weather watch continuing from Tuesday evening through Thursday evening due to powerful Santa Ana winds.