Storm Watch

Mount Wilson Observatory is currently inaccessible due to the closure of Red Box Road. As a result, the observatory is taking an unexpected pause. Officials have stated that updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available. Visitors are asked for their patience during this time.

Closed on Monday, August 21:

•  Pasadena Unified School District, Pasadena City College, Cal State L.A., and LAUSD.

Open on Monday, August 21:

•  San Marino Unified, San Gabriel Unified, Alhambra Unified.

L.A. Times: Hilary was a big storm, roughly the size of the state of Arizona.

Make sure you charge your phone(s) and get a good night sleep. See you in the morning.

High winds can cause downed power lines/wires. Never touch or approach a downed power line; it can cause serious injury or death. Consider all power lines energized and dangerous. Don’t touch anyone or anything in contact with a downed power line. Lines do not have to be arcing or sparking to be live. Don't try to use tools such as a branch to move a downed line. Call 911 right away, then call PWP in Pasadena at (626) 744-4673.

Several daily rainfall record were broken today in the Los Angeles area, according to the National Weather Service. Check our Latest Rainfall Summary in L.A. County.

PWP crews are responding to a power outage in NW Pasadena affecting approximately 160 customers. For outages updates, call (626) 744-4673 or visit PWP Outage Map.

Storm Hillary is above Los Angeles with winds of up to 45 miles per hour bringing heavy rain and dangerous road flooding.

The following areas in the Angeles National Forest are currently closed until further notice:

• San Gabriel Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area.
• Rowher OHV Area.
• Wildwood Picnic Site.
• Switzer Picnic Site.

Also, Los Angeles County has closed Chaney Trail, which means parking for Millard Trail Camp and other trails from this area is not available until further notice.

Pasadena Senior Center Will Be Closed Monday August 21.

National Weather Service: "Dangerous  flooding in the Malibu area between Point Dume, Point Mugu, Camarillo, Westlake Village Somis and Spanish Hills."

Pasadena City College officials decided to close all campuses on Monday, August 21. Although their Facebook had  an old message informing the opening of campus (as of publication), their X account (formerly Twitter) announced the campuses closure in the early evening.

As of 7:15 pm, rain and wind are intensifying in the region. Residents are advised to remain indoors if possible.

Alhambra Unified schools will be open on Monday, August 21st.  San Gabriel Unified also opted to open their schools PUSD, LAUSD and SDUSD opted to close schools out of concerns for students' safety.

Flood Watch Warning has been extended until 3:00 am.

Motorists are asked to avoid a part of Sand Canyon Road in Santa Clarita after parts of it collapsed.