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Oat Mountain, the highest peak in the Santa Susana Mountains, rises above the northwestern edge of Los Angeles and overlooks the San Fernando Valley. Its summit combines a rugged natural setting with modern infrastructure, including relay antennas, weather equipment, nearby gas wells, and trails used by hikers. Seasonal weather ranges from winter rain and occasional light snow to dry summers with thunderstorm-driven flash-flood danger and autumn wildfire risk from Santa Ana winds. Wildlife reflects the broader range, especially mountain lions and birds. The mountain also bears the legacy of Cold War missile defenses and nearby industrial activity, including the Nike LA-88 site and the widely noted 2015 Aliso Canyon gas leak.
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