More Rain, Thunderstorms Hit Southern California
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Heavy rain struck Southern California Monday morning, felling trees and power lines.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for eastern Orange County, San Bernardino and Riverside counties through 9 a.m. The main band of precipitation lasted until early afternoon in Los Angeles.
High surf lashed the coastline in Orange County, where sets on Monday evening were expected to reach as high as 18 feet. A high surf advisory was in effect until Tuesday, KCAL9's Jennifer Kastner reported.
The weather was particularly wild in the Inland Empire, where conditions varied from snow to lightning.
Monday morning's first significant rainfall, punctuated by lightning strikes and thunderclaps, caused minor flooding at some intersections, prompting motorists to gingerly drive around areas where water had pooled.
Around 6 a.m., travelers at Los Angeles International Airport experienced a brief storm-related power outage. Airport officials said generators kicked in and power is mostly restored.
Two flights were diverted from the airport and some arrivals were delayed.
Hyde Park residents reported debris, trees, wires and satellite dishes fell onto the ground in several neighborhoods.
Oxnard Police have received several reports of fallen trees blocking several roadways.
Hail was seen falling in the Altadena area.
Snow fell on the 5 Freeway, through the Grapevine, making for hazardous driving conditions.
Schools were closed in Frazier Park, where many kids spent the day building snowmen and making snow angels.
"It was cool to see all the snow, 'cause we're not used to it," said 16-year-old Dailee Mattice. "It was really cool."
There was good news from the City of Los Angeles' watershed in the headwaters of the Owens River near Bishop. An estimated two feet of snow fell Sunday at Mammoth Lake, above the Los Angeles Aqueduct.
On Monday night, temperatures dropped on the Grapevine and Cajon Pass, causing authorities to advice drivers to avoid trailing campers or trailers, KCAL9's Rachel Kim reports.
Another storm could arrive on Friday, forecasters said.
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