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Chance of rain tonight/Tuesday; Angeles forest roads to close

by Timothy Rutt

Angeles National Forest roads will be closed about 3 AM tomorrow as the National Weather Service predicts rain, snow, possible thunder for the next few days.

NWS is predicting a 20 percent chance of showers after 10 PM tonight, with a low of around 42. By Tuesday, 80 percent chance of precipitation is predicted. Snow is predicted as low as 3,900 foot elevation. Tuesday night, more rain and snow showers are predicted, with some thunder possible and low around 34. Chance of preciptation is 100 percent, with new snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches in the mountains.

With a storm on the way, the LA County public works department is planning to close the following roads early Tuesday morning:

-- Angeles Forest Highway from Aliso Canyon Road to Angeles Crest Highway

-- Big Tujunga Canyon Road from Angeles Forest Highway to Vogel Flats

-- Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road from Angeles Forest Highway to Angeles Crest Highway