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Storm train targets California with flooding rain and pass closuresAs a deep plume of moisture makes its way inland across the West Coast, a multitude of hazards could arise this week, ranging from localized flooding and severe thunderstorms to feet of snow in the mountains and gusty winds.
As much as 10 feet of snow could fall in California from the back-to-back storms, which will return on Sunday.
A winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service for parts of northern California this holiday weekend.
A massive winter storm bearing down on California threatens snow by the foot across some of its highest mountains, along with the potential for flooding, tornadoes and damaging winds south to Los Angeles through the middle of the week.
A month's worth of rain and mountain snow could fall across California as two storms line up for the state, starting this weekend. The first will arrive Sunday into Monday, with another possible by midweek,
A winter storm will bring rain to Redding and Lake Shasta, snow to Mt. Shasta Ski Park, over the Presidents Day holiday.
"Persons should consider delaying all travel," according to the National Weather Service, which has issued fresh alerts.
A strong storm system is set to hit Southern California starting Sunday, bringing potential thunderstorms, damaging winds and dangerous surf.