Latest storms put L.A. rain totals well above normal
The latest round of storms boosted Los Angeles' rainfall total to 14 inches so far this season, well above normal.
The rains dumped less than an inch of rain in most parts of the L.A. Basin. But it added to an already drenched season, including December, which was the wettest on record.
The rains moved out early Sunday morning but not before causing problems on local roads. Flooding closed a portion of the 110 Freeway in Pasadena as well as several roads in Orange County. But no mudslides were reported in areas burned by recent brush fires.
The snow level dropped to 3,500 feet, but major passes such as the Grapevine remained open. Hail was reported in South Los Angeles and parts of the San Gabriel Valley.
Typically by this point in the season, L.A. has recorded less than 10 inches of rain.
The National Weather Service said there was a chance of more rain by Friday.
-- Shelby Grad
EDITOR'S PICKS:
and they said it was going to be a LaNiña year... 14 inches of rain? Hmmmm.
Posted by: hmmmm | February 20, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Just be glad climate change is a myth, if it were real we'd be having strange weather all the time.
Posted by: John | February 20, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Yes, above average for this time of year, but the average rainfall for Los Angeles is 15 inches. It's possible we don't get any more rain this year, thus making an average year. Sorry if this doesn't fit into the weather-sensationalism storyline.
Posted by: lkjoloy | February 20, 2011 at 09:47 AM
@ lkjoloy If you read to the end of the story you see that we will probably be getting rain at the end of the week. Thus possibly being above normal.
Posted by: Will | February 20, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Well,.... Don't know about anybody else here, but....
Last time I came back to town after being away for awhile (missed out on most of the "big" rain-storms), driving back to town from Burbank, I was flat-out amazed at how LUSH and green and vibrant everything was - including my 'scrubby brown hillsides'! It was good to see.
Posted by: PicoPhreako | February 20, 2011 at 10:59 AM
How do you "dump 1" of rain" ?
Sensational Puddle Watch 7000 Local Emmy Time
If you want to see something ridiculous .... Go to Shelton and Tuxford Ave in Sun Valley and watch the news folks jockey for postion in front of the only puddle in town.
Posted by: wake up | February 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM
And another thing......the river rescue of the kayakers on Friday.....really ?
I walked the river Friday and there were pigeons bathing in the 1/2" water.
Yes, IF there was a flash flood, IF, IF, IF .... but helicotors and a news story...
I don't really think so..... there was never any danger.
All they needed to do was to tell the kayakers to get out the the river because
it is illegal, period.
Posted by: wake up | February 20, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Global warming's effect may not be entirely clear here, but in the Gulf of Mexico, the increase in sea surface temperature will mean an increase in hurricane intensity:
http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/24452
So ironically, the Bible-thumping climate change deniers in the American South will reap the consequences of their ignorance. They'll move north or west if they're smart...
Posted by: Matt8 | February 20, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Global warming's effect may not be entirely clear here, but in the Gulf of Mexico, the increase in sea surface temperature will mean an increase in hurricane intensity:
http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/24452
So ironically, the Bible-thumping climate change deniers in the American South will reap the consequences of their ignorance. They'll move north or west if they're smart...
Posted by: Matt8 | February 20, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Join the rest of the world Los Angeles.
More artic meldownn after record temps again last summer have much of the world underwater.
Cloud formation caused by airtraffic jet trails, particularly over heavily traveled eastern U.S. helping the wet situation even further.
Posted by: harpon | February 20, 2011 at 11:53 AM