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millions of christmas passenger across California A series of powerful winter storms are set to hit the state, threatening persistent rain, heavy winds and significant mountain snowfall.
Forecasters have warned of travel conditions being dangerous, if not impossible, as several atmospheric rivers are expected to flow through the area.
National Weather Service It is indicated Southern California It could experience the wettest Christmas in years, raising concerns about potential landslides and debris flows, especially in areas previously devastated by wildfires last January.
“There is going to be a lot of water on the roads and travel will be very dangerous for the next few days,” it warned. National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Wofford.
Scattered showers began Tuesday morning, with the system expected to intensify by Christmas Eve. While some areas may get some relief on Wednesday, some areas may Storm Further progress is predicted soon.
A flood watch and high wind warning remain in effect for much of the Sacramento Valley and beyond through Friday san francisco bay areaparts of Sierra Nevada A severe weather alert is also in place, with heavy snowfall and strong winds forecast from Tuesday, which will cause “near white-out conditions” and make travel along the mountain route “almost impossible”. There is an additional risk of severe storms and a slight chance of tornadoes on the North Coast.
Storms that occur after periods of heavy rain and flooding Northern California According to local officials, it began on Saturday, has already led to water rescue operations and, tragically, at least one person has died.
Southern California, which typically sees 1.3 to 2.5 centimeters of rain this time of year, could see between 10 and 20 centimeters of rain this week, with even more in mountainous areas, Mr. Wofford said. There is a high likelihood of widespread flooding, rockslides and landslides, especially in areas affected by last January’s deadly Palisades Fire. In response, parts of los angeles Evacuation warnings have been in place since Tuesday, with police officers reportedly knocking on the doors of vulnerable households and advising them to leave, as confirmed los angeles mayor karen bassOffice of.
Authorities have urged residents to stay home or make alternative travel arrangements. Local and state officials are mobilizing resources and first responders to coastal and Southern California counties in anticipation of an emergency. The California National Guard is prepared to provide assistance.
“When severe weather threatens our communities, we don’t wait to respond. We get ahead of it,” Gov. Gavin Newsom Said in a statement.
An atmospheric river is defined as a long, narrow band of water vapor that forms over the ocean, carrying moisture from tropical regions to higher latitudes. Earlier this month, similar stubborn atmospheric rivers flooded Washington The state, which receives about 19 trillion liters of rain a week, is at risk of record levels of flooding.