Snow storms and rain storms are expected to hit California this week, with enormous snow totals and flooding possible throughout California and into Nevada and the West
from FOX WEATHER:
Life-threatening flooding risk: Back-to-back storms are dumping heavy rain across the state, with forecasters warning of flash flooding, rockslides, and mudslides near steep terrain.
Historic Sierra snow: Higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada could see up to 8 feet of snow, creating impossible travel conditions and whiteout extremes through midweek.
Evacuation Warnings issued: Los Angeles officials have issued evacuation warnings for neighborhoods in burn scars, including the Palisades, Sunset, and Hurst areas, due to the imminent risk of landslides and debris flows.
Damaging wind gusts: A High Wind Warning is in effect with southwest winds of 30 to 50 mph and gusts potentially screaming up to 70 mph, threatening to down trees and power lines.
Severe weather threat: Waterspouts and brief, weak tornadoes will be possible, particularly across the LA Basin.
Major travel disruptions: Expect widespread road closures, including Topanga Canyon Boulevard, and significant delays at major hubs like LAX and SFO as the storm peaks on Presidents Day.
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