Storm hits Santa Cruz Mountains hard

A powerful storm hit the Santa Cruz Mountains caused at least one mudslide on Highway 17 Wednesday.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KGO) -- The Santa Cruz Mountains can get hit hard when heavy rain moves through, and that can be tough for commuters and utility crews.

PHOTOS: Storm slams Bay Area, downing trees and power lines

A large oak tree is seen across a road after falling in Lafayette, Calif. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019.none

This image shows a Ginko tree knocked over by strong winds in Larkspur, Calif. on Thurday, Jan. 17, 2019.none

Wind was blamed for this big rig accident on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.none

A downed tree is seen in Mill Valley, Calif. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019none

A powerful storm brought down power lines and trees all around the Bay Area.none

A big rig is seen on its side on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge after wind knocked it over during a storm on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019.none

A powerful storm brought down power lines and trees all around the Bay Area.none

PG&E set up a temporary camp to respond more quickly to calls for service.

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The base camp in Scotts Valley had more than 100 line workers on standby, ready to respond with a moment's notice.

Officials said they had dozens of calls related to downed trees and power lines in the area.
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A mudslide temporarily forced the closure of both southbound lanes of Highway 17.

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