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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

 

 

 

Overview

Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected through tomorrow evening. Flash flooding and debris flows will be possible, especially over burn scars, mountainous terrain, saturated soils, and narrow canyons. Prolonged periods of light to moderate rain are expected in the interim. An additional 0.5 to 2 inches of rain is expected. Additionally, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, most likely across the Four Corners area, which could lead to even heavier rain rates, hail, and damaging winds.

 

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