"Southern California Braces for Easter Weekend Rain Deluge"

An atmospheric river storm is set to hit Southern California over Easter weekend, bringing heavy rainfall and potential snow in mountain communities. The storm will bring rain to high desert areas on Thursday evening, move into Los Angeles by Friday evening, and continue through Monday afternoon. Los Angeles and Orange counties could see 1 to 2 inches of rain, while valleys and the Inland Empire may experience 2 to 4 inches. Concerns include mudslides, flooding, flash flooding, hail, and the possibility of tornadic spin ups.