Los Angeles County issues flood warning as slow-moving storm. Most of Southern California can expect between 3 and 6 inches of rain, while the foothills and low-elevation mountains may face up to 12 inches.
Governor's office issued a state of emergency for Southern California counties in the storm's path. February is typically the wettest month of the year in Los Angeles and the city center averages 3.64 inches ofRain for the month. Despite heavy rain, schools in the Los Angeles school district will remain open, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced Sunday.