California Braces for Severe Storms with Heavy Rain, Snow, and High Winds

Evacuation orders issued for Los Angeles burn areas as atmospheric rivers threaten flooding and mudslides across the state.

A series of storms is set to impact California through the weekend, bringing heavy rain, mountain snow, and strong winds across the state.
Los Angeles officials have issued evacuation orders for areas recently affected by wildfires due to the heightened risk of mudslides and debris flows.
Rainfall rates could reach up to 0.75 inches per hour in some areas, with total accumulations of 1-2 inches in urban regions and up to 4 inches in foothills and mountains.
The Sierra Nevada is expected to receive 1 to 3 feet of snow, with travel conditions deemed dangerous or impossible in higher elevations due to gusts of 40-70 mph.
Thunderstorms, hail, and localized flooding are possible in the Bay Area, with snow levels dropping as low as 2,500 feet in some regions by Thursday.