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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 >

Snow and Sleet

Winter Storm Event Warning Accumulation Criteria
  • Winter Storm Warning
Winter Weather Advisory Event Accumulation Criteria
  • Winter Weather Advisory

 

Ice/Freezing Rain

Ice Storm Warning Criteria
1/4" or Greater Ice Accretion
Winter Weather Advisory Criteria
Trace Amounts to Less Than 1/4" Ice Accretion

 

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