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A Pacific storm brought heavy rain to San Diego County, with the San Diego International Airport receiving 1.26 inches on Saturday, surpassing the monthly average for March. NBC 7 meteorologist Angelica Campos expects scattered showers and possible isolated thunderstorms to continue, with some areas potentially receiving another half-inch to over an inch of rain.
A powerful Pacific storm is expected to bring blizzard conditions and up to 10 feet of snow to the Sierra region in California, prompting a blizzard warning and potential road closures and power outages. The storm, forecasted to be the strongest of the season, is expected to create extremely dangerous travel conditions with white-out and near zero visibility. Ski resorts in the area are anticipating heavy snowfall, while residents and businesses are preparing for the storm's impact.
Violent thunderstorms are pounding San Diego County, bringing torrential rain and the prospect of widespread flooding. The storm, part of a massive Pacific system, is expected to continue until Tuesday evening, affecting traffic and prompting a rare tornado warning. The storm has already caused one death and numerous incidents of flooding and damage, with more rain expected in the coming days. The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for several areas, and San Diego officials have listed numerous closed or flooded streets. Donations are being accepted to assist flood victims, with the San Diego Foundation raising funds to support recovery efforts.
San Diego County is under a flood advisory as a Pacific storm with extra moisture from the subtropics drenches the area, causing runoff and snarling traffic on freeways. The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for a large part of the county, with thunderstorms expected and a flood watch in effect. The storm has brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential power outages, prompting road closures and an evacuation warning in the city of San Diego. The Red Cross and San Diego Humane Society have set up a temporary shelter to assist families affected by flooding and storm damage.
San Diego declared a state of emergency after experiencing the wettest January day on record, causing widespread flooding and prompting the mayor to seek federal funds. The storm led to the rescue of migrants and the relocation of homeless centers, with a high school serving as a temporary shelter. The city grappled with impassable roads, and the storm's impact was likened to the havoc of El Niño in 1983 or 1998. Officials attributed the extreme weather to climate change, emphasizing the need for action.
A Pacific storm that has already caused flooding in California's coastal areas is now moving towards southeastern California, bringing flood threats to a wide area extending from San Diego into the Mojave Desert and parts of Arizona. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches for low-lying urban areas and the deserts. Showers and thunderstorms could dump up to 1.5 inches of rain, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours of up to an inch in just an hour. Motorists have been stranded on flooded roadways, and areas in Port Hueneme, Oxnard, and Santa Barbara have been swamped. No serious damage or injuries have been reported so far.
A powerful Pacific storm brought heavy rain to Southern California, causing flooding in coastal cities such as Santa Barbara and Ventura. The downpours resulted in homes and streets being flooded, with drivers stranded in swamped cars. Evacuation orders were issued for certain areas, and multiple rescues were carried out. The storm also impacted holiday travel plans in the region. Meanwhile, parts of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont were still recovering from a strong storm earlier in the week, with floodwaters receding but some areas still in the flood stage.
A Pacific storm is expected to bring mild temperatures, partly cloudy skies, and spotty light rain showers along the west coast until Thursday. On Friday, the storm will move inland, bringing widespread rain to the region, with snow levels remaining above population centers. Colder air will arrive on Friday night, resulting in rain and mountain snow showers above 6000'. The storm is expected to clear the state by Sunday. Travel plans should be monitored due to the evolving forecast.
A massive Pacific storm system off the coast of Alaska is expected to bring measurable rain to Southern California next week, along with possible snow in the mountains. The storm will slowly move towards the California coast over the next few days, with rain arriving on Wednesday and continuing through Thursday and Friday. The National Weather Service is forecasting one to three inches of rain in the Los Angeles area, while snow is possible at or above 7,000 feet.
A strong late-season Pacific storm brought damaging winds and more rain and snow to saturated California on Tuesday as the first full day of spring showed little change from the state's extraordinary winter. The storm focused most of its energy on central and southern parts of the state, bringing threats of heavy runoff and mountain snowfall that forecasters said will be measured in feet. Trees and power lines were reported downed in the San Francisco Bay Area, and hundreds of thousands of customers were without electricity throughout the state, mostly in the region south of San Francisco.
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.