California prepares for the possible final pounding of rain and snow beginning late Sunday, as the storm-battered state struggles from major floods that killed at least 19 people.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of heavy rain and snow in central and southern California, which may cause floods and mudslides following three weeks of California storm, as per Reuters.
NWS meteorologist Marc Chenard predicts 2 to 4 inches of rain from late Sunday into Monday in the mountain ranges north of Los Angeles and east of San Diego.
UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab researchers nearby Donner Pass reported 21.5 inches of snow throughout Saturday and Sunday morning, according to a SF Gate report.
Tuesday will see the beginning of drier weather. The path of the storm will change, moving through the Rockies and into the Plains and Midwest, as reported by Fox News.
One last very moist storm system will impact parts of California #today with locally heavy rain, mountain snow and gusty winds. A marginal risk of excessive rain and flooding are possible in parts of central and southern California, including both Los Angeles and San Diego areas. pic.twitter.com/jUCE1MH8Ai
— National Weather Service (@NWS) January 16, 2023
Relief on Its Way to California
On Saturday, President Joe Biden granted California's request for a disaster declaration, releasing federal funds to help Merced, Sacramento, and Santa Cruz recuperate from the California storm.
California Governor Gavin Newsom estimated that an unprecedented California storm caused by "stacking of these atmospheric rivers" had dumped 22 to 25 trillion gallons of water within 16 to 17 days.
Newsom advised locals on Saturday to stay vigilant amid projections for lesser rainfall going into Sunday, as even modest rain may trigger floods and mudslides because of the saturated terrain.
The National Weather Service has issued advisories for potential flooding in locations along the California coast from San Francisco to the southernmost point of the state, as per an earlier HNGN report.
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