3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard to close because of possible mudslides

Caltrans will fully close a 3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard between Pacific Coast Highway and Grand View Drive in the unincorporated Topanga area at midnight Saturday in anticipation of possible mud and debris flows from the continuing rain, and the additional rain in the forecast.

The agency cites “saturated conditions” and says crews “will monitor and reassess road conditions daily as long as it is safe to do so.”

SR-27 TO CLOSE TONIGHT

SR-27 from PCH to Grand View Drive will close to the public at midnight Saturday, Jan. 3, (tonight) in anticipation of more rainstorms and debris flow. Reopening is dependent on improved weather & road conditions. pic.twitter.com/r0wiAqYxnz

— Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) January 3, 2026

Additionally, Caltrans says the Palisades Fire recovery work zone on PCH from Sunset Boulevard to Carbon Beach Terrace will remain open, “with crews on standby to respond to any storm impacts.”

According to Caltrans, the New Year’s Eve storms “brought very minor impacts to PCH.”

Also Friday evening, Los Angeles County Fire Department officials said evacuation warnings would go into effect on Saturday at 10 a.m. in places including burn scars in the Hurst fire and Mandeville areas.

To see which addresses are affected by evacuation warnings and orders there and elsewhere, check the map at protectgenasys.com/search.

Forecasters earlier Friday said Southern California may not necessarily see an “extraordinary” amount of rain over the weekend, but two separate storms are expected to pass through the area and could create a mess.

“I think it’s just going to be a stray shower Friday, but those showers probably become more widespread on Saturday, especially in the afternoon and evening, and then maybe another round of more enhanced showers that could be briefly heavy later (on) Sunday,” AccuWeather senior meteorologist Bob Larson said.

New Year’s Day downpour sets some records in Southern California, with more wet weather ahead