The Los Angeles area is preparing for the tail end of an atmospheric river that will bring "beneficial rain," forecasters say.

Due to the rain expected this week, protective measures including K-rails and sandbags have been placed near hillsides and around homes to keep the debris and mud from causing catastrophic damage to the homes still standing.

The wet weather will bring relief to Southern California after a prolonged period of dryness, but there’s concern that any bursts of heavy rainfall could cause flooding.

Pacific Coast Highway will be closed this week because of potential mud and debris flows during the upcoming storms.

The weather provided relief for crews working to contain wildfires, though rain over a burn area ups the chances of flooding and mudslides