It’s wet out there. A series of atmospheric river storms moved through the region, dropping nearly a half-foot of rain across the Claremont area, with even higher totals in the mountains. Snow made less of an impact as rain dominated elevations up to 7,500 feet, if not higher. The conditions triggered flooding from Mt. Baldy Village up to the ski lifts. As of Friday, Baldy Road at Icehouse Canyon remain closed for repairs.

While precipitation amounts will be lower during the first week of 2026, additional rainfall is expected, with totals up to an inch per day through Wednesday, January 7. Local temperatures will remain cool, with daytime highs in the 50s and overnight lows in the 40s. Travelers heading to the mountains are advised to check road and weather conditions before leaving. Courier photos/Peter Weinberger

As water levels continued to rise in Mt. Baldy Village, floodwaters came within several feet of nearby homes.

Dry riverbeds in Mt. Baldy Village turned into fast-moving rivers, flooding several areas along Baldy Road on New Year’s Day.

Runoff from heavy rain and melting snow at higher elevations sends a massive flow of water toward San Antonio Dam on January 1, 2026.