California soaked by much-needed rain and snow, as major weather pattern shifts

California soaked by much-needed rain and snow, as major weather pattern shifts

After weeks of dry weather, California is finally beginning to receive much-needed rain. San Francisco and Los Angeles could see up to 1 inch of rain by Thursday. Flash flooding is possible, particularly near burn scars from last year's devastating wildfires. Up to a foot of snow is forecast for parts of the Sierras through Wednesday. Many parts of the mountain range are sitting at just 50 percent of their typical snowpack season to date. This snow is key for ski resorts, as well as water supply for drinking and agriculture in the summer months.