Heavy rain poured on the Southland overnight, prompting mudslides, debris flows and flooding that made for a messy morning drive. The storm is expected to taper off in time for the holiday weekend.
The rainy weather is expected to continue through Thursday, with dry but cool conditions anticipated starting Friday and lasting through New Year's Eve weekend.
Rain and snow will make a dramatic return to the Southland overnight, with precipitation expected to start after midnight and continue into Thursday, potentially dropping several inches of rain and bringing a few feet of snow to the mountains.