California's Spring Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Snow.
A late-season Pacific storm brought more wind, rain, and snow to California, focusing on the southern half of the state, with threats of heavy runoff and mountain snowfall measured in feet. The storm caused ponding water and potholes on the freeway, and it is the 12th atmospheric river since late December. The state's unexpected siege of wet weather after years of drought has caused flooding and loaded mountains with so much snow that roofs have been crushed and crews have struggled to keep highways clear of avalanches.