The latest weather system is delivering both rain and mountain snow to Southern California, turning scenic communities into a winter wonderland.
Weather Update
A days‑long storm has arrived, covering Big Big, Wrightwood, and other Southern California mountain towns in a fresh blanket of snow. The storm also brought rain to lower elevations. According to the First Alert Forecast, Thursday will start off dry, but rain is expected to arrive tonight and overnight into Friday. A video of the forecast was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 5 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2025.
Road Closures and Incidents
110 Freeway – Fatal Crash in South Los Angeles
Early Thursday, lanes on the 110 Freeway were closed for a fatal crash investigation. A person was struck and killed at about 6 a.m. near Manchester Avenue.
5 Freeway – Stolen Pickup Pursuit
Wednesday morning, part of the 5 Freeway north of Los Angeles was closed after a stolen pickup pursuit ended in a crash. The pickup crashed on the southbound side of the freeway at Calgrove Boulevard.
101 Freeway – Emergency Repairs in Hollywood
On Thursday, lanes on the 101 Freeway in Hollywood reopened after emergency repairs. A large crack in the road, possibly caused by an earlier crash, was located in the No. 3 lane of the northbound side near Western Avenue. Caltrans crews were on the scene.
405 Freeway – Sepulveda Pass Incidents
- Tow truck driver arrest – A tow truck driver was arrested after a pedestrian was struck on the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.
- Pedestrian death arrest – An arrest was made in connection to a fatality on the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass. Brian Andrews reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.
- Alcohol factor – An arrest was made Monday after a person was struck and killed on the 405 Freeway, snarling traffic for hours on the Sepulveda Pass.
110 Freeway – Highland Park
Some lanes on the 110 Freeway in Highland Park were closed into Tuesday afternoon due to a law enforcement investigation. At about 10:30 a.m., police and firefighter‑paramedics responded to a report of a woman who jumped or fell from the Avenue 60 overpass. The woman was struck by at least one vehicle.
10 Freeway – Rialto Hazardous Materials
Traffic was halted on the 10 Freeway in Rialto Tuesday morning due to a hazardous materials response. All eastbound lanes were closed at Riverside Avenue and drivers were advised to find alternate routes. The duration of the closure was not immediately clear.
110 Freeway – Downtown Los Angeles
A person was struck and killed Tuesday morning on the 110 Freeway south of downtown Los Angeles. California Highway Patrol officers responded near Exposition Boulevard after a report of someone running across the freeway. The man, struck by at least one vehicle just before 5 a.m., died at the scene.
10 Freeway – Pomona
- Person struck and killed – A person was struck and killed Wednesday morning in a crash on the 10 Freeway in Pomona. Holly Hannula reports for Today in LA on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
- Same incident details – The crash was reported at about 4 a.m. Wednesday on the westbound freeway at the White Avenue on‑ramp. The victim was found dead at the scene. City News Service reported that a driver in a white vehicle reportedly struck the person and continued.
405 Freeway – West Los Angeles
Three people were injured early Wednesday in a crash on the 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles. The multi‑vehicle collision was reported at about 2 a.m. on the southbound freeway near the Getty Center exit. A white utility truck, Jeep, and semi‑trailer truck blocked two lanes after the collision. The victims were hospitalized.
Canyon Fire – Road Closures
Road closures and traffic alerts were issued near the Canyon Fire. Robin Winston reports for Today in LA on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.
Angeles Crest Highway – Utility Work
More than 20 miles of the Angeles Crest Highway will be closed during midday hours for most of September for utility work. Part of the mountain road will be closed for 23 miles in both directions from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Sept. 25. The closure will extend from Foothill Boulevard, south of the 210 Freeway, to Angeles Forest.
Key Takeaways
- A storm is delivering both rain and fresh snow to Southern California mountain communities.
- Multiple freeway incidents have caused lane closures and investigations across the region.
- Road closures for utility work and hazardous material responses are affecting the 10 and 110 Freeways.
The region’s drivers should stay alert for changing weather conditions and evolving traffic situations. Updates are available from local news outlets and transportation agencies.
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