California experiences brief Christmas respite amid ongoing storm threats
TL;DR
A storm system in Los Angeles has subsided, but ongoing showers and thunderstorm risks, along with flooding and mudslide dangers, persist, prompting emergency declarations and warnings. Despite the weather, many enjoyed Christmas, and the region is expected to dry out by Saturday, though saturated grounds remain a concern.
- Christmas brings respite from heaviest downpour, but flooding, mudslide risks persist Los Angeles Times
- LA is getting a breather on Christmas, but another big storm is coming our way LAist
- Heavy rain storms in California leave three dead as of Christmas night BBC
- Updated rainfall totals for Southern California KTLA
- Another storm slams California on Christmas Day with flooding rain, high winds and mountain snow CNN
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