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Already inundated by record rainfall, Southern California is facing another major storm Presidents Day weekend that could bring new risks for mudslides and flooding in vulnerable areas saturated with water.
Concern in areas already saturated by weeks of rain in California
California braces for further extreme weather ahead: Live updates
Pacific Coast Highway will be shut down overnight "until further notice" north of Malibu to repair extensive storm damage.
There are three main meteorological reasons why L.A. is so smoggy — all of which are affected when a rainstorm passes through and brings clearer skies.