California rain may ease but more mudslides, flooding possible, forecasters say

December 26, 2025

TL;DR

High surf up to 25 feet expected near the San Francisco Bay Area.
Risk of flash flooding in parts of Southern California, particularly near Los Angeles.
Avalanche warnings issued for the Lake Tahoe area.
Residents of Wrightwood were advised to be ready for evacuation due to mudslides.
The storms caused widespread power outages, affecting approximately 70,000 homes and businesses.
This was the wettest Christmas season in downtown Los Angeles in 54 years.
Two deaths have been attributed to the storms: one from a falling tree and another in a weather-related car crash.
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared emergencies in six counties to facilitate state assistance.
The California National Guard is on standby, and resources have been deployed to affected areas.

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