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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

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Chance of Exceedance
River Forecast Centers
30%
Level
70%
Action
Minor Flood
Moderate Flood
Major Flood
= less than 30% chance of reaching Action level
 
= no critical levels defined for this point