California Readies for Another Big Storm, Parts Could Receive over 180mm Rain
News 18Another big storm was headed for California on Thursday, the latest in a winter parade that has already brought near-record snowfall and heavy rains. Over the coming days, two atmospheric rivers — moisture-laden weather systems chugging in from the Pacific — were expected to dump heavy snow on already-buried mountain ranges, and bring torrential rain to lower elevations. Forecasters said the rain could fall in areas that had previously seen a lot of snow, which could cause sudden runoff that rivers and water courses might struggle to contain. “A much wetter and warmer pattern is expected, especially Thursday night into Saturday where heavy rain is anticipated,” meteorologist Bianca Feldkircher said in a video posted to Twitter. But the National Weather Service in San Diego warned of “an incoming rain-maker” on Friday, which could affect mountainous areas that have seen heavy snowfall in recent weeks.