California Braces for Heavy Rain, Mountain Snow as Back-to-Back Storms Arrive
Two storm systems are forecast to bring significant rainfall, snow, and thunderstorms to the state, with potential travel disruptions and risks in burn scar areas.
- Central and Southern California will experience the heaviest rain, with 1.5 to 3 inches expected in areas like the Santa Cruz Mountains, Big Sur, and Los Angeles foothills.
- Mountain snow levels will drop to 3,000-4,000 feet by Thursday, with up to 2 feet of snow forecast in the Sierra Nevada above 6,500 feet and significant snowfall in Southern California ranges.
- Strong winds, thunderstorms, and small hail are likely, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph in some areas, creating hazardous travel conditions in impacted regions.
- Burn scar areas in Los Angeles County face a 10-20% risk of debris flows, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall exceeding half an inch per hour.
- Another storm system is expected to arrive Sunday, bringing additional rain and snow, potentially extending wet weather into mid-March.
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