As per reports, Los Angeles County is affected by a severe winter storm with heavy rain and strong winds on Friday (26 December). The County Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency to coordinate resources and request state and federal assistance, ratification planned for Tuesday (30 December).

As per forecasts, the storm has caused record rainfall in downtown Los Angeles, with 4–8 inches in lowlands and higher totals in mountainous areas. Flooding, mudslides, high winds, and heavy snow in the Sierra Nevada are ongoing. Emergency services, including over 150 firefighters and the California National Guard, are deployed, and residents are advised to follow official guidance.