Forecasters are concerned the storm could bring mudslides in and near areas scorched by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
When hills are healthy, vegetation can anchor the soil in place. But when that is burned off, hillsides become vulnerable to erosion, and slopes can come crashing down.
Moisture sweeping down the coast will drench much of California, including areas that burned severely just a month ago.
In recently burned areas: Between Thursday afternoon and early Friday, heavy rain could lead to debris flows. Mountain snow: ...
Recently burned areas are likely to experience debris flows — especially during the heaviest periods of rain from Thursday ...
Areas scarred by the Eaton Fire are at “high to very high risk” of debris flows this week. How do they happen? What is being done to prepare for storms?