Pepperdine Monitoring This Week’s Rain Forecast – Update #1

Posted on December 22, 2025, 10:56 AM

Los Angeles County officials have announced the preemptive rain-related closure of Malibu Canyon just south of Piuma through Francisco Ranch Road/Adamson Flats Road beginning at 8 PM on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 and running through the end of the storm (with no specific end time, but likely at least through the end of Thursday).

Please exercise caution when traveling to and from campus, allow extra time for your commute, and stay informed about weather or road conditions. Greater Los Angeles road conditions are available at www.sigalert.com. Updates specific to roads near the Malibu campus will be made to the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD).

Pepperdine Monitoring This Week’s Rain Forecast

Posted on December 21, 2025, 8:24 PM

The National Weather Service is forecasting a rainstorm this week with periods of moderate to heavy rain in Southern California beginning on Tuesday evening, December 23, 2025, through Friday, December 26, 2025, with the heaviest periods predicted overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday. Los Angeles County officials have forecast a moderate level of mud/debris flows for affected areas, including the Palisades and Franklin burn scars. While the risk to Pepperdine’s campus is low, debris and mudflow, and localized street flooding are possible. 

County officials have indicated evacuation warnings and also evacuation orders for some more at-risk properties within the local area will likely be issued Monday morning for the duration of the storm. Officials have noted that Pepperdine will be under an evacuation warning, not an evacuation order. 

The University has prepared the Malibu campus for this rain event and anticipates the campus will fare well. At this time, there are no anticipated preemptive road closures for Malibu Canyon Road or Pacific Coast Highway, though conditions could change as the storm progresses. It is likely Topanga Canyon will preemptively close. 

The University will maintain normal operations on Monday, December 22, 2025, and Tuesday, December 23, 2025, before the Christmas holiday begins. The University is actively monitoring the forecast and communicating closely with local and regional partners. Any changes to University operations will be communicated if conditions warrant.

Please exercise caution when traveling to and from campus, allow extra time for your commute, and stay informed about weather or road conditions. Greater Los Angeles road conditions are available at www.sigalert.com. Updates specific to roads near the Malibu campus will be made to the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD).

Kanan Dume Road Closed Due to Traffic Accident and Downed Power Lines

Posted on November 14, 2025, 10:07 AM

As a result of a two-vehicle traffic accident on Kanan Dume Road that caused downed power lines, Kanan Dume Road is currently closed from PCH to Tunnel #1, for at least the next few hours. Southern California Edison is responding. Drivers should should plan alternate routes when traveling in or around the Malibu area. Malibu Canyon and Pacific Coast Highway remain open at this time. 

Road conditions may change as crews continue their response and assessment. Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed at www.sigalert.com. Updates specific to roads near the Malibu campus will be provided on the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD).

As always, the University continues to encourage community members to use caution, allow extra travel time, and remain alert to traffic and road condition updates.

Pepperdine Monitoring Rain Forecast Thursday and Friday

Posted on November 12, 2025, 1:39 PM

The National Weather Service is forecasting a rainstorm this weekend with periods of moderate to heavy rain in Southern California beginning Thursday, November 13. Los Angeles County officials have indicated their lowest mud/debris forecast for areas in Los Angeles County, including those affected by the Palisades and Franklin Fires, meaning small isolated debris and mudflows and street flooding are possible. The County has also issued associated evacuation warnings for Thursday evening at 6 pm, including for areas in the Franklin burn scar. This means people should be aware of the rain event and be prepared to take action if needed at the direction of local authorities. Additionally, the University has prepared the Malibu campus for rainstorms and anticipates the campus will fare well in the storm. There are no anticipated peremptory road closures in our area for Malibu Canyon Road or Pacific Coast Highway.

At this time, Pepperdine University will have normal operations, including classes as scheduled on Thursday, November 13th, Friday, November 14th, and through the weekend. The University is actively monitoring the forecast and communicating closely with local and regional partners. If conditions change necessitating alternate plans, changes to University classes and operations will be communicated:

• By 7 PM the night before the scheduling change takes effect if situational changes are known in advance; or 
• As soon as possible after the University learns of changed conditions that result in an impact to classes and operations.

Please exercise caution when traveling to and from campus, allow extra time for your commute, and stay informed about changing weather or road conditions. Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com. If changes are announced to roads near the Malibu campus, updates will be made to the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD).