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California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
Much-needed rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.
California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.
Forecasts say the chances of flash flooding are not high, but even so, city crews are reinforcing roads and telling residents to take warnings seriously.
Is Los Angeles' Rain Over? Forecast as Wildfires Continue
L.A. had a significant temperature drop, with an average of 50 degrees—8.6 degrees lower than the historical five-year average.
Good news for Southern California wildfires: Rain in forecast (but there's a catch)
If the rain falls at a steady, lighter rate, Southern California could be in good shape. That could mean enough rain to help ease the firefighting strain, but not enough to trigger another potential disaster. Heavier rain could mean the chance for flash flooding or mudslides over fresh burn scars.
Were the rains enough to ease Southern California's fire threat? What we know
The recent storm brought some much needed moisture to Southern California without the dangerous mudslides some feared. But did it help reduce the fire danger?
Is California's Wildfire Risk Over? What Forecast Shows
Exceptionally dry weather has targeted Southern California so far this winter, creating ideal conditions for wildfires.

Timing arrival of soaking rain from an atmospheric river

Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides
More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but ...
Some mudslide risk in Southern California after rain helped ease fires
Mudflows prompted the closures of at least some roads, including in Topanga Canyon and on parts of the Pacific Coast Highway.
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California needs a lot more rain to alleviate drought
"It's very helpful, certainly not to be dismissed, but there is still a long way to go," said California Dept. of Resources ...
Northern California forecast: Dry Wednesday, but rain and snow are on the way
Another cold morning with areas of patchy fog and frost followed by another sunny and pleasant afternoon, but rain and snow ...
Rain likely to return to Southern California next week, weather service says
Rain is likely returning to Southern California next week while cooler temperatures and dry weather fueled by the current low-pressure system are expected to last at ...
Much-needed rain falls on parched Southern California, Southwest U.S.
A slow-moving low-pressure system will linger over the Southwest, bringing steady rain through at least Monday.
The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Rain returns to California ahead of nation's next significant storm
Rain has triggered mudslides and debris flows in recent wildfire burn-scar areas in Southern California as forecasters ...
From fire alerts to flood watches: Rain brings relief to Southern California firefighters, but with a caveat
Rain was falling across Southern California on Sunday, bringing some relief to thousands of firefighters who have been ...
The rain is coming, the rain is coming! Bay Area braces for end of dry spell
The end to a Bay Area dry spell that has lasted nearly a month may be at hand soon, especially if a cold front heading toward ...