Chino tied for 1st place as the hottest spot in the U.S. on Thursday (along with near Ramona, AZ) the National Weather Service said, but the thermostat is about to take a deep dive.
A storm is forecast to usher in rain, snow and cold weather to Southern California this weekend.
Several fire officials said they don’t think the rain will trigger massive flooding or mudslides in areas hit by recent wildfires. They plan to keep an eye out for any problems, though. And those heading to the mountains to play in the snow are advised to use tire chains.
Problems are not foreseen in the places affected by the Apple fire, which includes portions of Oakland, Beaumont, Banning and the Morongo Indian Reservation, or spots affected by the Snow Fire, which include Snow Creek and residential areas on Highway 111 and Overture Drive, according to Capt. Fernando Herrera of the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.
“The rain is not going to reach a critical threshold that would potentially create flooding, mud and debris flow,” he said.
They’ll monitor the areas until the rain passes, he said, and add staffing if necessary.
Residents in areas affected by a fire could be impacted by a mudflow if they live at the bottom of a hill, said Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Sean Ferguson. He recommended sandbags, even though it doesn’t seem like the rain will be significant.
Los Angeles County could see 1/4 to 1/2 inch of rain with the higher amount in the foothills, while Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties could get around 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch of rain, according to the National Weather Service.
The Big Bear area might get an inch and a half to two inches, meteorologist Stefanie Sullivan said. Some areas could get light showers Friday night with heavier showers Saturday, she said. Sullivan said the rain is expected to end late Sunday or early Monday morning.
Between six to 10 inches of snow are expected above 5,500 feet in the mountain areas in the Inland Empire, Sullivan said.
For Los Angeles county, rain will come Saturday morning, meteorologist Kristen Stewart said. There will be a break Saturday night and possible rain on Sunday, she added. She said the rain could be less than 1/10th of an inch on Sunday.
Stewart said mountain areas in Los Angeles County will get between one to three inches of snow, above 5,000 feet and mainly at the highest peak.
Orange County and the Inland Empire will see temperatures in the high 50s to low 60s for the weekend with low temperatures between 45 to 55 degrees, Sullivan said.
The highs will be in the 60s for Los Angeles County on Saturday and Sunday, Stewart said, adding that it will be a little cooler in the higher areas. Lows will hit the low 40s, she added.
San Bernardino County firefighters will be watching for any potential rockslides or flooding, department spokeswoman Tracey Martinez said, referring to Forest Falls and Angelus Oaks.
They’re adding staffing this weekend, and swift water rescue teams and rescue units will be available, she said.
The Chino Valley Fire District, which covers Chino Hills, Chino and some unincorporated areas in San Bernardino County, has been working with Cal Fire in the Blue Ridge Fire burn area, fire district spokeswoman Massiel De Guevara said.
She said the work, including trenches to divert water, should be completed this weekend, and will reduce the potential for mudslides and debris flow.
The Orange County Fire Authority also will be keeping an eye on the weather forecast and see if it changes, spokesman Capt. Greg Barta said. As of Thursday evening, the department was not planning to increase staffing.
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Terri Kasinga, spokeswoman for Caltrans, thinks a lot of people will be heading out to play in the snow after being cooped up at home. Wear a mask, dress warm and use tire chains, she advised.
If driving to Big Bear, use Highway 18 and 330, but avoid 38, Kasinga said
The El Dorado Fire affected Highway 38, and Caltrans crews have been working there for over a month, according to Kasinga. She said Caltrans has repaired the guard rail and replaced signs. They’re removing burned trees. Right now, she said their focus is on the culverts and drains.
“We will be monitoring for rock slides, for debris flows,” Kasinga said. “But we don’t believe the storm is significant to cause debris flow.”
Herrera of the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department said residents can go to a fire station to pick up unfilled sandbags. Sand will be available at Fire Station 20 in Beaumont, Fire Station 24 in Cabazon, Banning Fire Station 89, Herrera said. The city of Banning will have sand available at Magnolia Avenue and 7th Street, he said.
Los Angeles County fire stations always have unfilled sandbags available to residents and give out 10 per person, Ferguson said.
The Chino Valley Fire District is also offering residents and businesses sandbags. De Guevera said they have sandbags and sand available at Station 61, 63 and 67 in Chino and at stations 62 and 64 in Chino Hills.
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