Light rain is expected to dampen Southern California this weekend, easing fire conditions but also raising landslide risks in burn areas. It won't end local fire risk. The drizzle is “enough to tamp down but not end fire season,” says Daniel Swain, UC ANR climate scientist.

Join Swain for a live briefing this afternoon with updates on new fires in greater Los Angeles, the rain and snow to come, and the fire outlook in February:

YouTube Office Hours with Daniel Swain

Friday, Jan. 24, 3 p.m. Pacific/6 p.m. Eastern

A recording of the briefing is at