Sandbags (File Photo – Bidgee)
Rain and mountain snow, Flash Flooding Warning, are expected to impact the area, with a stronger weather system moving in Wednesday through Thursday.
By News Desk
The incoming storm is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall, significant mountain snow, gusty winds, and the possibility of thunderstorms. A flood watch is in effect, along with a winter storm watch for the mountains.
Preparation Information
To help residents prepare, sandbags will be available for distribution in Sierra Madre, Pasadena and Altadena.
– Sierra Madre:
Sandbags will be distributed at Sierra Vista Park, located near the Rose Float Barn. Residents may receive up to 25 sandbags per household, with proof of residency required. Residents are asked to bring their own shovel to fill sandbags. Contractors will not be permitted, and residents are asked to avoid entering the City Yards.
– Pasadena:
In Pasadena, free pre-filled sandbags, along with self-serve sand and sandbags, will be available at the following locations while supplies last:
- Robinson Park (south parking lot)
1081 N. Fair Oaks, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm - Victory Park (parking lot along Altadena Dr.)
2575 Paloma St., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The following fire stations will have self-serve sand and sandbags only.
- Fire Station 37, 3430 E. Foothill Blvd., 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Fire Station 38, 1150 Linda Vista Ave., 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Note that sandbag supplies are limited, and availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents are encouraged to prepare ahead of time.
– Altadena:
Altadena residents can check the following fire stations for sandbags:
- Fire Station #11
2521 El Molino Ave.
Phone: (626) 797-0379 - Fire Station #12
2760 N. Lincoln Ave.
Phone: (626) 797-1911
Proof of residency is required. Residents may want to call the fire station or location listed for sandbag availability. Due to demand, sandbags may be temporarily out of stock.
Weather
A flood watch is in effect from Wednesday, March 12, 6:00 pm until Thursday, March 13, 6:00 pm. Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard.
The weather for the rest of the week is as follows:
Tuesday:
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 59. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night:
A 30% chance of rain, mainly before 11:00 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday:
Rain likely, mainly after 11:00 am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night:
Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 11pm. Low around 46. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday:
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night:
A 40 % chance of rain before 11:00 pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday:
A slight chance of rain after 11:00 am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night:
A chance of rain, mainly before 11:00 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
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