The storm dropped more than an inch of rain across the capital region and more impressive totals in the foothills.

As much of Northern California remains damp Friday after the bulk of a Thursday storm moves out, another weather system will arrive late this weekend, bringing with it more widespread rain and light snow.

The first of two back-to-back major storms will arrive in Southern California Thursday night, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds while prompting evacuation warnings. The first wave of the storm

A significant dousing of rain could trigger flooding and mudslides, particularly in recent burn areas, where evacuation warnings were in effect.

Rainfall from the first storm will last through the weekend. Forecast models show chances of rain through the weekend and into early next week. The region will get a break Wednesday with mostly sunny skies, followed by another storm forecast to move in by Wednesday night into Thursday.

A storm is reaching Central California on Thursday, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and mountain snow that could impact travel and power lines.

A winter storm bearing down on Central California this week whipped up a wildfire, prompting evacuations, but also helped dissipate some of the flames.