"California Braces for Pineapple Express: Flooding, Wind, and Snow Forecasted"

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"California Braces for Pineapple Express: Flooding, Wind, and Snow Forecasted"
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The Pineapple Express, a moisture-laden atmospheric river, is set to bring heavy rain, flooding, and snow to California this week, with coastal ranges expecting over 8 inches of rain and the potential for monumental flooding in Los Angeles and San Diego. The system, originating near Hawaii, is forecast to bring significant impacts to the Pacific Northwest before moving southward, with the potential for river flooding, landslides, and high winds. The storm is expected to bring transient but heavy rainfall, with Northern California forecasted to receive 3 to 8 inches of rain and the Sierra Nevada expecting 1-3 feet of snow.

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