Residents were also urged to frequently check on and help family members, friends and neighbors with limited mobility and limited access to heat, such as seniors and those who are ill, and to avoid leaving pets outdoors overnight.
The LA Homeless Services Authority has a Winter Shelter Program available for those who need shelter. Locations and transportation information are online at www.lahsa.org/ or through the LA County Information line by calling 211.Southwest winds from 20 to 30 mph with gusts of up to 45 mph are expected in Los Angeles County mountains, Mount Pinos, Acton and Mount Wilson.
Gusty winds and reduced visibility from dust can make driving difficult. The NWS says travel may be affected on Highway 14 and Highway 138, especially near the foothills. According to the National Weather Service, a storm system is expected to arrive in the Southland by Thursday, with rain likely over a two-day span, with the bulk of precipitation anticipated Thursday night through Friday morning.
Forecasters said more than an inch of rain could fall over the two-day period in much of the Los Angeles area, including possibly 1.3 inches in the Santa Clarita area. Some mountain areas could get 2 to 4 inches of rain, according to the NWS. Snow levels are expected to remain above 6,000 feet.
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