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Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Mudslide closes stretch of PCH in Malibu
The Brief Caltrans crews are making significant progress in clearing mudslides on Pacific Coast Highway. The mudslides led to the closure of PCH between State Route 27 and Carbon Beach Terrace. The affected portion of PCH remains under a "soft closure" due to damage from January's Palisades Fire. MALIBU, Calif. - Caltrans crews are making "good progress" in clearing mudslides on Pacific Coast Highway, with the roadway expected to reopen by 6 a.m. Monday. The mudslides, caused by Saturday morning rain showers, led to a temporary closure between State Route 27 and Carbon Beach Terrace. What we know Caltrans District 7 announced on X, formerly Twitter, that crews are working diligently to clear mud at Peña Road, with the closed section of PCH anticipated to be accessible again starting Monday morning. This portion of PCH, connecting Malibu and Pacific Palisades, has been under a "soft closure" due to damage from January's Palisades Fire. SUGGESTED: Sen. Padilla visits Palisades Fire zone, pushes for wildfire prevention legislation Access has been limited to residents and first responders. What's next Caltrans crews will continue their efforts to ensure the roadway is safe for reopening. SUGGESTED: PCH to reopen by end of May, Newsom says Motorists should be prepared for potential delays and are advised to check for updates on road conditions. The Source Information for this story is from Caltrans District 7 social media.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Pacific Coast Highway buried by mudslides; closed from Malibu to Palisades
A portion of Pacific Coast Highway from Malibu and Pacific Palisades remains closed Friday morning after a series of mudslides covered the road during Thursday's powerful storm. Video showed bulldozer crews working overnight to clear mud and debris from the highway, which is closed between Chautauqua Boulevard in Pacific Palisades & Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu. 'The HARD CLOSURE of Pacific Coast Highway between Chautauqua Boulevard and Carbon Beach Terrace will remain until further notice due to heavy flooding and mudslides,' Caltrans District 7 posted on X Thursday night. Access is limited to essential workers due to a continuing risk of mud and debris flow, Caltrans stated. The first slides were reported around 1:30 p.m. Thursday on PCH near Las Flores Canyon Road. A significant amount of debris was seen flowing around the famous Malibu restaurant Duke's, which survived the Palisades Fire but may have sustained further damage in the storm. The storm brought roughly two inches of rain to the Santa Monica/Pacific Palisades area, according to the National Weather Service. Light showers are expected to continue through part of Friday but warmer, drier conditions are forecast for the weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Biggest Storm Of The Season Bears Down On Los Angeles, Prompting Flood Watches & Concern Over Debris Flows In Burn Areas
National Weather Service forecasters today warned of a strong storm system is making its way toward Los Angeles, saying that the storm could trigger flooding and debris flows, particularly in recent burn areas. Rain is expected to begin sometime Wednesday, and the National Weather Service has already issued a flash flood watch that will be in effect from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night for the bulk of the Los Angeles area. More from Deadline Water At L.A. Beaches In Part Of Malibu Closed Until Further Notice Due To Potentially Toxic Runoff Newsom's LA Rises Initiative Not Just About Rebuilding Los Angeles, But City's Rebirth & Path Forward For 'The Next 50 Or 100 Years' Kathy Bates Gifts Critics Choice Award To 'Matlock' EP Eric Christian Olsen Who Lost House In L.A. Fires Forecasters said excessive rainfall could lead to 'significant' flooding and debris flows in recent burn scars, including the Eaton and Palisades fires. They assed such risks as 'moderate.' FLOOD WATCH in effect for Thursday and Thursday Night, for the risk of debris flows and flash flooding in and around the recent burn areas. #cawx #larain — NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) February 10, 2025 A lesser storm last week caused mudslides on Topanga Canyon and PCH. As a result, PCH remains closed both ways from Sweetwater Cyn Rd in the north to Chautauqua Blvd / West Channel Rd in the Palisades. 🚧PCH UPDATE🚧A slide occurred overnight on PCH, just north of Big Rock Dr. Caltrans crews removed about 10 truckloads of debris. There is more on the shoulder drying out before removal. Our Geotechnical team will survey the closure area today to decide if & when to reopen. #PCH — Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) February 7, 2025 Topanga Canyon likewise remains closed between Grand View Drive and PCH. 🚧TOPANGA CANYON BLVD🚧Reminder! State Route 27 remains FULLY CLOSED between PCH and Grand View Drive in Topanga until further notice. Recent storm brought more mud and debris onto the road. More rain to come next week! See closures at — Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) February 8, 2025 Local residents have been concerned with debris cleanup and interim storage in the area. Some held a protest today against the Environmental Protection Agency's plans to use a Will Rogers State Beach parking lot as a staging area for storage and processing of hazardous materials from the Palisades Fire. Last month, Topanga-area residents protested the use of the land where the historic Topanga Ranch Motel once sat — it burned in the fire — as a 'temporary site where hazardous items will be transported from nearby properties to be safely processed, sorted, and packaged.' The Ranch Motel property is located on the bank of Topanga Creek and the associated watershed. Significant rain and flooding could add to those concerns. 'This storm will very likely be the biggest precipitation producer so far this season for most of southwest California,' the National Weather Service announced. Clouds are expected to cover most of the region starting Wednesday, with as much as a half-inch of rain possible. But the brunt of the storm will arrive Thursday, with widespread rain likely to impact the area for about 36 hours. 'The more dangerous portion of the storm will occur with the cold front which will sweep into San Luis Obispo County late Thursday afternoon,' according to the NWS. 'It will move into Santa Barbara County Thursday evening and then Ventura/Los Angeles counties after midnight. This will be the worrisome portion of the storm as rainfall rates near 1 inch per hour will be possible just ahead and with the front. People in or near to recent burn areas will need to by hyper vigilant of weather conditions during this time frame. There is also a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms with the front which will be well capable of producing dangerous rain rates in excess of 1 inch per hour as well a gusty winds and/or waterspouts.' The rain will turn to showers on Friday, decreasing that afternoon. Forecasters said the storm overall could drop 1 to 2 inches across much of the region, with 2 to 4 inches in coastal foothills. But according to the NWS, the rainfall totals could wind up being higher. Snow levels will be at about 5,000 feet Wednesday, rising to 7,000 feet Thursday then falling back to about 5,000 feet. Higher elevations could see 'several feet' of snow. High temperatures will be in the 50s each day of the storm, which is about 5 to 10 degrees below normal, according to the NWS. City News Service contributed to this report. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Christopher Nolan's Next Film – 'The Odyssey': Release Date, Cast And More 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More 2024 Hollywood & Media Deaths: Photo Gallery & Obituaries
CBS News
07-02-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Heavy rain sends mud onto PCH, highway shut down from Malibu to Santa Monica
Heavy overnight rain sent mud flowing onto the Pacific Coast Highway, leading to a full shutdown of the highway between Malibu and Santa Monica Friday, authorities said. Forecasters had issued a flood advisory for that area of the coastline Thursday night, with the National Weather Service Los Angeles warning of possible "mud flows and shallow debris flows" in areas left burn-scarred by the Palisades Fire. On Friday, Caltrans officials said a slide occurred in an area of the Pacific Coast Highway just north of Big Rock Drive in Malibu. Lanes in both directions on the PCH are closed between Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu and Chautauqua Boulevard in the Santa Monica area, the transportation agency said just before 9 a.m. It's a roughly 11-mile stretch of the highway, which was just beginning to reopen after being fully closed for weeks due to the Palisades Fire and ongoing cleanup efforts. Bulldozers had to remove about 10 truckloads of debris, Caltrans officials said, saying there was more debris drying out on the shoulder of the highway before being removed Friday morning. The agency's geotechnical team is going to closure area Friday to determine when the highway can reopen. 🚧PCH UPDATE🚧 A slide occurred overnight on PCH, just north of Big Rock Dr. Caltrans crews removed about 10 truckloads of debris. There is more on the shoulder drying out before removal. Our Geotechnical team will survey the closure area today to decide if & when to reopen. #PCH — Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) February 7, 2025 Video from overnight shows heavy rain pouring down in the Pacific Palisades and nearby areas, mud dislodging from boulders along the PCH and spilling onto the roadway. With rain in the forecast this week, fears have arisen over mudslides and debris flows being triggered by the precipitation, particularly in areas where wildfires have left the terrain scorched barren.
