Powerful storm hits Southern California
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Scattered showers may occur in the morning and afternoon hours, according to the National Weather Service.
California is being walloped by a powerful winter storm carrying thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy snow in the mountains.
Heavy snow and unsafe travel have closed several Northern California schools on Tuesday, with some districts set to reassess conditions before reopening.
A strong storm moved over parts of Southern California early on Tuesday, February 17, as the National Weather Service warned that those in the region could see pea-sized hail and wind gusts of up to
From flood warnings around Los Angeles to heavy snow in the Sierra, the storm systems are an abrupt shift from recent dry weather.
Strong winds combined with the wet weather could create dangerous conditions for outdoor recreation, according to the NWS.
A storm that is dumping piles of Sierra snow and soaking rain on the Northern California region is expected to bring more on Tuesday.
"A potent Pacific storm system is funneling moisture into California," the NWS Weather Prediction Center said Monday.