The recent rainstorm in Southern California brought much-needed moisture, with the L.A. Basin receiving between half an inch to 1.5 inches of rainfall. Meteorologists state that this amount is insufficient to eliminate fire risks heading into February, as 2-4 inches are necessary for that assurance. However, it helped with current wildfire containment, reporting high percentages for several fires across the region. Notably, areas like Porter Ranch accumulated over 1.6 inches of rain. Although this rain has offered temporary relief, the fire season persists, highlighting ongoing concerns for Southern California's fire threats.
"It's not quite where we'd be comfortable to say we'd be good for the season, but certainly providing relief for the next couple weeks," said Ryan Kittell, a National Weather Service meteorologist.
Rainfall in Los Angeles County peaked in Porter Ranch, with its three-day rain total hitting 1.62 inches as of 10 a.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
The Palisades, Eaton and Hughes fires in L.A. County were 95%, 99% and 98% contained, respectively, as of Tuesday morning, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Forecasters say the amount of rainfall isn't quite enough to keep Los Angeles' fire season from dragging into February. It would take 2 to 4 inches of rain to comfortably consider the wildfire season over.
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