Wet and cold around the Southland

As the rain comes down, Sebastian Hernandez, 3, and his mother, Estela, cross Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. They were on their way to the drugstore. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Jan. 23, 2012 12 AM PT

It was a day for umbrellas as the storm brought rain to Southern California, making roadways slick and early-morning commutes a nightmare. Fresh snow also fell in the local mountains.

Pedestrians on Pacific Avenue in Long Beach put their umbrellas to good use. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

A group of six link together at Big Bear’s Alpine Slide, taking advantage of the fresh snow that blanketed the area on Monday. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

A truck descends from the Big Bear area as snow falls well below the 7,000-foot mark. A mix of snow and rain moved into the area overnight. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

The umbrellas were out as pedestrians strolled along the star-filled Hollywood Walk of Fame. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Parting clouds are reflected in a flooded parking lot at Valparaiso Park in Long Beach. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)