Heavy rain soaks California as multi-storm system could bring feet of mountain snow to West Coast
Much of the West Coast—especially California and Oregon—is being soaked by heavy rain, setting the stage for multiple days of severe weather early next week.
Heavy rain pounds California with feet of mountain snow possible amid multi-storm systems sweeping West Coast
Heavy downpours are drenching California as multiple storm systems dump inches of rain along the West Coast, with higher elevations expected to see feet of snow through Monday. Stay with FOX Weather for the latest updates.
Rounds of wet weather are drenching most of the West Coast with inches of rain through early next week.
A stronger area of low pressure is moving onshore Sunday, producing more widespread and persistent rainfall that is expected to continue into Monday.
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Much of the West Coast—especially California and Oregon—is being soaked by heavy rain, setting the stage for multiple days of severe weather early next week.
Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected across central and northern California and Oregon, while higher amounts, closer to 2 to 3 inches, are likely along coastal Oregon and northern coastal California.
In the Sierra Nevada foothills, localized totals could exceed 3 to 5 inches.
Meanwhile, several inches of snow has already started to accumulate at higher elevations.
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In fact, chain control laws are in effect along I-80 in both directions, with R2 restrictions from Alta to the Nevada state line due to the conditions.
Winter Weather Alerts have been issued for portions of the central and northern Sierra through Sunday for areas above 4,500 feet.
"Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet are possible above this elevation, with 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks," the FOX Forecast Center said.
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Meanwhile, wind gusts could reach 45 mph on top of this heavy snowpack, as some locations at this elevation have experienced record-low levels.
Scenes from California's Sierra Nevada where 6 to 10 feet of snow fell amid days-long blizzard
Photos show the aftermath of a blizzard that dumped as much as 10 feet of snow across the Sierra Nevada over the weekend, leaving residents to begin digging out.
As this system progresses eastward, it will move into the Rockies and central United States, helping to trigger severe storms through early next week.
Stay tuned to FOX Weather all weekend long as we track the ongoing severe weather threat.