More Wet Weather Headed To Agoura Hills

AGOURA HILLS, CA — Gusting winds and cold temperatures provided the Southland with a poignant reminder Monday that it's still winter, and more wet weather is bearing down on the region.

After a weekend that saw both snow, rain, and below freezing temperatures, Agoura Hills is likely to finish off the week with more rain and wind. Wednesday will be cloudy, with a high near 55, and winds of up to 30 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Thursday will see an 80 percent chance of precipitation, with a high of 57, and gusts of up to 30 mph. Friday morning will begin with a 70 percent chance of rain, but is expected to clear up after 10 a.m. The high will be near 56.

The late-week storm is expected to be a particularly wet one, although it is not expected to bring as much snow to lower mountain elevations. The rest of the area, however, could see significant rainfall.

"With the potential of this event, the area may approach critical thresholds for mud and debris flows in and around the recent burn areas," the NWS warned.

Los Angeles County health officials issued a cold weather alert through Thursday for the mountains and Antelope Valley, and through Tuesday for the Santa Monica Mountains and the Santa Clarita Valley.

Along the coast, health officials issued a beach water use advisory through 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The county's chief health officer, Dr. Muntu Davis, cautioned residents that bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas are likely to contaminate ocean waters at and around discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers after the recent rainfall. Individuals who enter the water in these areas could become ill.

A winter storm warning for Los Angeles County mountains that was expected to expire at 10 p.m. Monday was extended to 4 a.m. Tuesday by the National Weather Service. Forecasters said 2 to 5 inches of snow was possible above 4,000 feet, with light snow possible as low as the 2,500-foot level. The conditions will be complemented by 20 to 40 mph winds, with occasional gusts of up to 65 mph. A wind advisory will be in effect until 6 a.m. Tuesday in the Antelope Valley, the coastal region and the Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. The advisory is expected to expire at 10 p.m. Monday in the San Fernando, San Gabriel and Santa Clarita valleys.

— City News Service and Michael Wittner contributed to this report.