Unstable Weather in Southern California Heightens Wildfire Unpredictability

This Friday, weather conditions will continue to be unstable in southern California, but a new system is expected to generate rain and snow in the mountains starting this Saturday.

Jan 23, 2025

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services: "This Friday, weather conditions will continue to be unstable in southern California, but a new system is expected to generate rain and snow in the mountains starting this Saturday."

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Rapidly Expanding Hughes Fire Forces Thousands to Evacuate in California

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Jan 23

Rapidly Expanding Hughes Fire Forces Thousands to Evacuate in California

CALIFORNIA - A new wildfire ignited 45 miles northwest of Los Angeles on Wednesday has expanded to 10,176 acres, with only 14% containment. The fire is impacting both Los Angeles and Ventura counties, leading to the mandatory evacuation of 31,000 people, while an additional 23,000 have been warned they might also need to evacuate.

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"Critical fire weather conditions continue across southern California through late Friday, but a storm system will bring increasing coverage of rain and mountain snow for much of central and southern California Saturday through Monday."

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Rapidly Expanding Hughes Fire Forces Thousands to Evacuate in California

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