Pacific Coast Highway closed near Malibu due to mudslides and debris from Saturday rainfall

MALIBU, Calif. (KABC) -- If you're planning to drive along Pacific Coast Highway this weekend, you'll need to find an alternate route.

The California Department of Transportation has closed PCH in both directions between Sunset Boulevard and Carbon Beach Terrace due to mudslides and debris blocking the road after Saturday's rain.

The closure initially started at Topanga Canyon Boulevard, but in an update Saturday evening, Caltrans said the closure was moved for better turnaround.

All vehicles are being escorted out. In an update Saturday night, Caltrans said PCH will reopen Sunday at 6 a.m. to residents with burn scar passes, contractors, emergency responders, and designated Metro and school buses.

Officials said crews were making good progress but still needed to clear the mud at Peña Road.

Southern California is drying out after showers across the region on Saturday morning. Much of the area is now in sunshine, but the rain came down hard at times.

Snow even fell at higher elevations, leaving skiers and snowboarders in the mountains happy.

The snow is not just fun and games, though; video from the San Bernardino Mountains shows multiple crashes on the slick roads.

The dangerous driving conditions in the mountains are expected to last through the night.