SoCal Storm Triggers Flood Alerts as Sierra Snow Looms

A weekend storm drenched Southern California, prompting flood watches, wind advisories, and evacuation warnings in burn-scar areas. Additional rain is expected through Tuesday and Wednesday, with snow forecast for Mammoth and Lake Tahoe and potential minor tornadoes noted though not reported. By week’s end, forecasters expect 2–4 inches of rain in coastal/valley areas and 4–8 inches in the mountains, with warnings of hazardous travel and high surf, while conditions are expected to clear by Friday.