"Southern California Braces for Series of Wintry Storms with Rain and Snow Predicted"

Southern California is bracing for a series of cold storms, starting overnight, that will bring rain and snow to the region, particularly impacting mountain communities with a winter storm advisory in effect through Thursday morning. Snowfall of 3 to 6 inches, with up to 8 inches in higher elevations, and rain accumulation of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are expected. The storms will also cause high surf along the coast and potentially affect traffic on major routes like the 5 Freeway through the Tejon Pass. Drivers are advised to check road conditions and avoid mountain travel during the storms.