Risk of debris flow increases for recent burn areas of L.A. County

The risk of debris flow in recently burned areas of Los Angeles County is increasing with the approaching weekend rains, with a 10% to 20% chance of significant debris flow in sensitive burn scars, up from 5% to 10%. The Eaton and Palisades burn scars are of particular concern, with the period of highest intensity rainfall and potential thunderstorms expected from 4 p.m. Sunday to noon Monday. The storm system, originating from a low pressure system from Canada, may bring higher than expected rainfall and snowfall levels, with potential delays on mountain roads and up to 2 inches of snow on the Grapevine section of Interstate 5.

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