The Southland was drying out Sunday afternoon after a dumping of rain Sunday morning, with a slight chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms over the mountains and high desert overnight.
“Rainfall totals through Sunday night were expected to range between a half-inch and 1.5 inches, with around 2 inches in the foothills and mountains,” according to the National Weather Service.
A winter weather advisory remained in effect through 11 a.m. Monday for the Interstate 5 Corridor, Acton, the San Gabriel Mountains and the Highway 14 Corridor.
Snow levels will drop to between 4,500 and 6,000 feet, with little change on Monday, the NWS added. The system will likely drop 3-6 inches of snow above 6,000 feet.
Moderately strong winds were expected in the Antelope Valley, with winds of 20 to 30 mph Sunday evening and gusts up to 45 mph. The California Highway Patrol said drivers of high-profile vehicles, campers and trailers should use caution.
The rain should be completely gone by Monday afternoon, with daytime temperatures slightly increasing by mid-week to the lower 70s. Overnight lows will be in the upper 40s and lower 50s throughout the county.
As is the case after every significant rainfall, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health was urging people to avoid all water contact, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers, due to potentially higher bacteria levels. The department issued an Ocean Water Quality Rain Advisory until at least 8 a.m. Tuesday.