Courier staff report

A powerful storm that made its way into the region Sunday afternoon had dropped more than four inches of rain on Claremont as of 9:55 a.m. Monday. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, which remained in place until midnight Sunday. Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for eight Southern California counties Sunday, including Los Angeles County.

According to a remote automatic weather station which reports its data to the National Weather Service, as of 9:55 a.m. Claremont had seen 4.02 inches of rain over the previous 24 hours.

Claremont’s annual precipitation is now 10.55 inches. Also, the strong winds that were predicted have not materialized here with wind speeds averaging between 4 and 8 MPH and gusts up to 22 mph.

Claremont public schools remained open Monday. Nearby Cal Poly Pomona cancelled its on-campus instruction due to the storm.

High winds at Mt. Baldy Sunday brought gusts up to 50 mph, forcing the closure of the Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts around 11 a.m. Meteorologists say we should expect near continuous showers through Tuesday, and what may be up to seven inches of rain. The Mt. Baldy lifts will remain closed until Wednesday morning, February 7, when officials will reassess conditions. Police are asking the public to limit travel and avoid mountain areas until at least Wednesday.

The Courier will continue to cover the storm throughout the week. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Students and parents made their way to Oakmont Elementary School Monday morning despite a storm that had dropped more than four inches of rain on Claremont over the previous 16 hours. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

A motorist passes through a flooded section of Mount Baldy Road Monday morning. A strong storm system that moved into Claremont Sunday evening had dropped almost four inches of rain by Monday morning. Courier photo/Steven Felschundneff

CUSD schools remained open Monday, with students and parents at Oakmont Elementary making their way to classes. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Snowboarders and skiers make their way down to the Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts parking area Sunday after operators closed the area due to high winds. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger

Snowboarders had their day cut short at the Mt. Blady Ski Lifts after it closed Sunday due to high winds brought by the intense storm. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger