Southern California is recovering from a powerful atmospheric river storm that brought heavy rains, flash floods, and mudslides, particularly impacting the mountain resort town of Wrightwood. Dozens of homes were buried in mud, roads turned into rivers, and residents faced power outages and extensive damage. While the storm has largely subsided, authorities warned of ongoing risks of flash floods and debris flows. Firefighters conducted rescues, and residents began cleanup and damage assessment efforts after the wettest Christmas season in years.