Weekend rains are threatening to trigger dangerous mudslides in hillside communities leveled by Southern California wildfires in the last two weeks. The precipitation could help firefighters combat new blazes across Southern California—but even a small amount of rain could cause mud and debris to course down steep slopes laid bare by the Eaton and Palisades fires.

While a winter storm brings rain to most of Southern California, residents at higher elevations are seeing some considerable snowfall. The areas seeing the most snow are located in the San Gabriel Mountains,

Cooler temperatures and the forecast of weekend rain have residents in recent burn areas preparing for the potential of debris flows.

The Los Angeles area is preparing for its first rain since wildfires first broke out weeks ago. But too much rain at once could bring its own set of significant issues.

A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, high winds, and hazardous conditions to the mountains of Southern California starting Saturday afternoon.

Southern California’s first major rainfall arrived Saturday night and the wet weather is expected to continue through Monday. Heavier rains and thunderstorms are expected on Sunday

On Sunday at 1:29 a.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a winter weather advisory. The advisory is for Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Northern Ventura County Mountains,

A red flag warning was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Wednesday at 9:40 a.m. in effect until Thursday at 8 p.m. The warning is for Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area,

Vulnerable populations of rainbow trout are also threatened by the Eaton fire burning in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles. Tens of thousands of the silvery fish once returned to Southern California streams every year, to the delight of anglers.

The winds fueling fires in Southern California are beginning to relax, but the forecast calls for their return next week.

The National Weather Service has issued a series of warnings for the Los Angeles area, including a flood watch and winter storm warnings.

Los Angeles County's first significant storm in more than eight months has already forced the closure of the 5 freeway at the Grapevine, unleashed mud on roadways, and triggered the closure of Malibu's public schools Monday due to dangerous road conditions.