Freeways will likely open again Wednesday, but continuing snow will force chain controls and possible traffic holds Wednesday and Thursday.

A tree fell onto a Nevada County home during Tuesday morning's snowstorm, leaving one woman stunned as she returned from work to find her bedroom destroyed.

A hiker was rescued by helicopter after a California creek rapidly rose 3 feet during a winter storm, cutting off their escape route.

Heavy snow and unsafe travel have closed several Northern California schools on Tuesday, with some districts set to reassess conditions before reopening.

Strong winds combined with the wet weather could create dangerous conditions for outdoor recreation, according to the NWS.

Another wave of heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to sweep across the region Tuesday night, bringing risks of flash flooding, rock and mudslides and debris flows, as well as high winds and mountain snow.

Dr. Ariel Cohen, meteorologist in charge, NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard, joined FOX Weather on Monday to discuss recent conditions in Southern California as a powerful storm system is tearing through the

"A potent Pacific storm system is funneling moisture into California," the NWS Weather Prediction Center said Monday.