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Los Angeles: As the US Midwest and East Coast thawed out from days of bitter, deadly cold, Californians on Friday battened down the hatches ahead of a fierce winter storm carrying heavy rains and high winds that could touch off urban flooding and mudslides.

Though the sun was out in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon and temperatures hovered in the low 60s Fahrenheit, the National Weather Service said rain would begin to fall later in the evening and continue without let up through Saturday night.

This is a very big storm coming through Southern California, from the eastern Pacific Ocean, said National Weather Service meteorologist Rich Thompson.

The NWS predicted up to three inches of rain in coastal and valley areas with seven to eight inches forecast for mountain areas. Central and Northern California were also expected to be hit by rain and high winds.

Thompson said the weather service was not expecting the rain to be significant and sustained enough to cause widespread, damaging mudslides in areas left blackened and denuded of trees by major California wildfires late last year.

There might be the potential for minor mud and debris flows. Traffic accidents, urban flooding. Things like that, he said, adding that trees could fall amid high winds and saturated soil and that coastal waters could be dangerous for boaters.

Winter storm watches were issued for the areas damaged by wildfires, including the foothills above the post seaside community of Malibu left blackened by the Woolsey Fire in November.

An Arctic air mass sent south by a disruption in the polar vortex jet stream brought bone chilling cold to a large swath of the United States this week, causing more than a dozen deaths, closing schools and halting mail service.

The cold eased on Friday as the jet stream retreated, with temperatures forecast into the mid 40s to low 50s Fahrenheit through the weekend and Monday.

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Alerta ante posibles inundaciones en California | Noticias Telemundo - Duration: 0:33.

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Registran sismo de 4.3 y réplica en el norte de California . - Duration: 1:47.

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Powerful storm move into Southern California as residents brace for floods and mudflows - Duration: 6:48.

What has been billed as a major storm moved into Southern Calfornia on Saturday, with residents bracing for potential floods and mudflows in areas made vulnerable by last year's furious wildfires

 The storm began to batter Santa Barbara County on Saturday morning, with intense bursts of rain and wind that forecasters said topped 80 mph

The Los Angeles region was seeing lighter rain that promised to get more intense as the day progressed

Advertisement >  Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and overnight rainfall totals of up to 3 inches were expected in L

A. County, according to the National Weather Service. Flash flood warnings had also been issued for parts of Orange County and the Inland Empire affected by the Holy fire last year

 This is "the one where you want to stay home," said Lisa Phillips of the National Weather Service in Oxnard

"The impacts we're looking at are downed trees, travel delays and possible shallow debris flows

"  The storm was forecast to dump up to 7 inches of rain in mountain areas, and the weather service warned of possible heavy snow in mountain passes

'Stay home': Monster storm to hit Friday night. Here are warnings, timing, expected impact By Hannah Fry, Ruben Vives and Alejandra Reyes-Velarde Feb 01, 2019 | 4:20 PM  Mandatory evacuation orders were issued Friday for parts of Ventura County that were ravaged by the Woolsey fire, and residents of sections of Malibu also were advised to leave

Riverside County officials told people living in the burn areas affected by the Holy and Cranston fires to evacuate late Friday, while it was still safe to do so

 "Homes in or near burn areas are at risk of debris flows. Intense rain may cause debris flows, which are deadly, fast-moving landslides

There is also a risk of flooding, mud flow, rock fall and other landslides during and immediately after rain

Residents are reminded to maintain vigilance and always take personal responsibility for their safety," the warning read

"Now is the time to GET READY for potential evacuations."  The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office also issued evacuation orders for swaths of homes in the Thomas, Whittier and Sherpa fire burn areas, the agency said on Twitter

 Farther north, the National Park Service warned visitors to Yosemite of possible road closures and strongly advised drivers to bring tire chains in the event of snowfall or other winter weather conditions

 Locally, officials in Burbank issued voluntary evacuation orders for residents of Country Club Drive above Via Montana, beginning at 5 a

m. Saturday and continuing through at least 4 p.m. Flash flood warnings had been issued for much of Los Angeles County, and meteorologists warned that coastal flooding could start about 7:30 a

m.  The storm system that moved in overnight is the second of three forecasters say will roll through the area this weekend

 On Thursday, hail, rain and thunder pelted were reported in Southern California, causing some debris flows along the Pacific Coast Highway

A New York-bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport after it was struck by lightning Thursday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration

 A separate lightning strike caused a power outage at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo on Thursday

 Times staff writers Alejandra Reyes-Verde, Ruben Vives and Ben Poston contributed to this report

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Sierra snowpack doubles after January storms blanket California - Duration: 5:36.

A series of January storms that brought record rains to the state and massive amounts of snow to the mountains helped double the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, experts with the state Department of Water Resources said Thursday

 Surveyors recorded 50 inches of snow at the department's Phillips station, where a layer of plush, thick powder covered the ground

The measurement is equal to 18 inches of water and brings the snowpack to 98% of average to date and 71% of average based on the April 1, 2018, measurement, according to John King, a water resources engineer

Advertisement >  Overall, the state's snowpack is at 100% of average, based on the department's statewide snow-monitoring network, he said

 Earlier this month, surveyors tracked a less-ideal result, with 25.5 inches of snow, or 80% of average for that date

But that was much better than the year before, when surveyors found nothing but small patches of snow on a dry bed of grassy land

 Now, the snowpack is in even better condition.  "It's very encouraging, and we still have two more months to accumulate" before the April 1 measurement, when snowpack is typically the highest, King said

 In addition to the improved snowpack, multiple storms over the past month added 580 billion gallons of water to the state's reservoirs

 Chris Orrock, a Department of Water Resources spokesman, said the new measurements are a stark contrast to last year, when the snow-water content was just 2

56 inches and 30% of average.  And more snow is on the horizon.  "Even though we're coming out of a warm dry spell in the last week, the high-pressure zone has gone away and we're bringing in some good weather to increase our snowpack," he said

 This weekend is bringing a trio of storms to the state, including some that will pass through the Sierra Nevada

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for snow and strong winds between Friday afternoon and Monday evening in the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite to Kings Canyon and the Tulare County Mountains

 Heavy snow is expected at elevations of 5,000 feet starting Friday, with a short break Sunday

By the end of the weekend, the weather service predicted 5 feet of snow will have dropped

 The same is true for the northern Sierra, and forecasters said heavy snow could reach lower elevations

 California's climate has bounced up and down dramatically in recent years — wildly swinging from drought to deluge — so seeing an average year is a positive, experts said

 "We go from a record year in [2016 and 2017] that followed a multiyear drought … to this year," Orrock said

"To be at average is great for people that look at the snowpack … to be able to look down the future and see what we're able to supply

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HOT | As US Midwest thaws out, California braces for fierce winter storm - Duration: 2:33.

HOT | As US Midwest thaws out, California braces for fierce winter storm

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Los Angeles: As the US Midwest and East Coast thawed out from days of bitter, deadly cold, Californians on Friday battened down the hatches ahead of a fierce winter storm carrying heavy rains and high winds that could touch off urban flooding and mudslides.

Though the sun was out in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon and temperatures hovered in the low 60s Fahrenheit, the National Weather Service said rain would begin to fall later in the evening and continue without let up through Saturday night.

This is a very big storm coming through Southern California, from the eastern Pacific Ocean, said National Weather Service meteorologist Rich Thompson.

The NWS predicted up to three inches of rain in coastal and valley areas with seven to eight inches forecast for mountain areas. Central and Northern California were also expected to be hit by rain and high winds.

Thompson said the weather service was not expecting the rain to be significant and sustained enough to cause widespread, damaging mudslides in areas left blackened and denuded of trees by major California wildfires late last year.

There might be the potential for minor mud and debris flows. Traffic accidents, urban flooding. Things like that, he said, adding that trees could fall amid high winds and saturated soil and that coastal waters could be dangerous for boaters.

Winter storm watches were issued for the areas damaged by wildfires, including the foothills above the post seaside community of Malibu left blackened by the Woolsey Fire in November.

An Arctic air mass sent south by a disruption in the polar vortex jet stream brought bone chilling cold to a large swath of the United States this week, causing more than a dozen deaths, closing schools and halting mail service.

The cold eased on Friday as the jet stream retreated, with temperatures forecast into the mid 40s to low 50s Fahrenheit through the weekend and Monday.

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As Southern California storms move in, residents brace for floods and mudflows Los Angeles Times - Duration: 2:33.

As Southern California storms move in, residents brace for floods and mudflows Los Angeles Times

With a major storm system expected to move into the area overnight Friday, residents of Southern California were bracing for potential floods and mudflows in areas made vulnerable by last years furious wildfires.

Wind gusts of up to 60 mph were expected in Los Angeles County, which was set to be drenched by up to 3 inches of rain overnight, according to the National Weather Service. Flash flood warnings had also been issued for parts of Orange County and the Inland Empire affected by the last year.

This is the one where you want to stay home, said Lisa Phillips of the National Weather Service in Oxnard. The impacts were looking at are downed trees, travel delays and possible shallow debris flows.

The storm was forecast to dump up to 7 inches of rain in mountain areas, and the weather service warned of possible snowfalls in mountain passes.

Mandatory evacuation orders had been issued Friday for parts of Ventura County that were ravaged by the , and residents of sections of Malibu also were advised to leave. Riverside County officials told people living in the burn areas affected by the Holy and to evacuate late Friday, while it was still safe to do so.

Homes in or near burn areas are at risk of debris flows. Intense rain may cause debris flows, which are deadly, fast moving landslides. There is also a risk of flooding, mud flow, rock fall and other landslides during and immediately after rain. Residents are reminded to maintain vigilance and always take personal responsibility for their safety, the warning read. Now is the time to GET READY for potential evacuations.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Office also issued evacuation orders for swaths of homes in the Thomas, Whittier and Sherpa fire burn areas, the agency said on Twitter.

Farther north, the National Park Service warned visitors to Yosemite of possible road closures and strongly advised drivers to bring tire chains in the event of snowfall or other winter weather conditions.

Locally, officials in Burbank issued voluntary evacuation orders for residents of Country Club Drive above Via Montana, beginning at 5 a.m. Saturday and continuing through at least 4 p.m. Flash flood warnings had been issued for much of Los Angeles County, and meteorologists warned that coastal flooding could start about 7:30 a.m.

The storm system due on Friday night was the second of three expected to hit the area this weekend.

On Thursday, hail, rain and thunder pelted the area, causing some debris flows along the Pacific Coast Highway. A New York bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport after it was struck by lightning Thursday morning,

A separate lightning strike caused a power outage at the Chevron refinery Thursday.

Times staff writers Alejandra Reyes Verde, Ruben Vives and Ben Poston contributed to this report.

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US| More snow, thunderstorms expected for Northern California The Sacramento Bee - Duration: 4:49.

US| More snow, thunderstorms expected for Northern California The Sacramento Bee

February 02, 2019 11:38 AM

A winter storm that has been moving across California is showing no signs of slowing down, especially in the mountains, with thunderstorms and even the threat of tornados late Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

More rain and snow is expected Sunday, making driving conditions in the Sierra Nevada hazardous and prompting the National Weather Service to issue flash flood watches in several fire affected areas.

For about an hour around noon, Caltrans closed portions of Interstate 80 due to vehicle spinouts and collisions. The major roadway is now open, though chain restrictions are in effect. The transportation agency also reported an overturned vehicle on Highway 50 by Sierra at Tahoe, though it said traffic was moving in both directions.

Just after 4 p.m., the weather service issued a tornado warning for Butte, Colusa and Glenn counties, which expired without incident.

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Heavy snowfall in the mountains will continue through Tuesday, dumping 5 to 10 feet of snow in pass areas along Interstate 80 and Highway 50, said Idamis Del Valle, NWS meteorologist. The highest peaks could hit levels of up to 13 feet.

On Monday, snow levels could drop between 1,000 and 2,000 feet in elevation, the weather service said. For now, snow levels will remain above 3,500 feet through Sunday night, she said.

NWS Reno issued a backcountry avalanche watch in the greater Lake Tahoe area, between Yuba Pass and Ebbetts Pass, through 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Heres a look at the Sierra snow reports through this morning. More snow is on the way, with snow accumulations from 5 to 10 FEET expected at pass levels through Tuesday.

The NWS in Sacramento tweeted out Friday that traveling into the Sierra is highly discouraged.

Caltrans against traveling into higher elevations, but said those planning a trip into the mountains should allow for extra travel time and be prepared to get out those chains.

Updated information on chain control areas can be found at .

Chain controls are in place throughout the Sierra Nevada region. Check for real time updates. Travel is not advised, but those planning a trip to the area should allow extra travel time.

The storms so far have dropped .87 inches in Sacramento in the 24 hours ending at 4 p.m., with areas north receiving twice that amount or more in the period – Alder Springs receiving 1.77 inches, while Redding, Red Bluff, Blue Canyon and Paradise are seeing more than 2.4 inches and Konocti on Clear Lake recording 2.97 inches – the weather service reported.

Showers are expected to continue in the Sacramento Valley through Saturday and has the potential for thunderstorms later in the day, Del Valle said, as another band of widespread precipitation will reach the area after 6 p.m.

There could be some brief lulls, but overall the pattern will remain pretty active through Monday in the valley, decreasing shower activity on Tuesday, Del Valle said.

The valley is expected to get 1 to 3 inches of rain through Tuesday, while the foothills are expecting 3 to 7½ inches of rain, Del Valle said.

Areas of light to moderate rain continue to affect much of interior early this morning. A band of heavier precipitation moving inland from the coast will spread across the and areas during the next few hours.

A flash flood watch has also been issued through Monday for burn scar from multiple fires in Northern California.

Residents in the areas of the Camp, Mendocino Complex, Carr, Hirz and Delta fires burned should be on the look out and prepared to evacuate if necessary, according to a .

Flooding could increase debris flow consisting of rock, mud, vegetation and loose materials, the NWS said.

Especially if thunderstorms move into the area, Del Valle said.

Potential for thunderstorms in the Central Valley this afternoon into early evening. When thunder roars, go indoors!

February 02, 2019 06:01 PM

About 25 protesters gathered outside the Sacramento County Main Jail on Saturday afternoon, a day after the autopsy report was released for Marshall Miles, who died days after going unconscious in custody.

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HOT | As Southern California storms move in, residents brace for floods and mudflows Los Angeles T - Duration: 2:33.

HOT | As Southern California storms move in, residents brace for floods and mudflows Los Angeles T

With a major storm system expected to move into the area overnight Friday, residents of Southern California were bracing for potential floods and mudflows in areas made vulnerable by last years furious wildfires.

Wind gusts of up to 60 mph were expected in Los Angeles County, which was set to be drenched by up to 3 inches of rain overnight, according to the National Weather Service. Flash flood warnings had also been issued for parts of Orange County and the Inland Empire affected by the last year.

This is the one where you want to stay home, said Lisa Phillips of the National Weather Service in Oxnard. The impacts were looking at are downed trees, travel delays and possible shallow debris flows.

The storm was forecast to dump up to 7 inches of rain in mountain areas, and the weather service warned of possible snowfalls in mountain passes.

Mandatory evacuation orders had been issued Friday for parts of Ventura County that were ravaged by the , and residents of sections of Malibu also were advised to leave. Riverside County officials told people living in the burn areas affected by the Holy and to evacuate late Friday, while it was still safe to do so.

Homes in or near burn areas are at risk of debris flows. Intense rain may cause debris flows, which are deadly, fast moving landslides. There is also a risk of flooding, mud flow, rock fall and other landslides during and immediately after rain. Residents are reminded to maintain vigilance and always take personal responsibility for their safety, the warning read. Now is the time to GET READY for potential evacuations.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Office also issued evacuation orders for swaths of homes in the Thomas, Whittier and Sherpa fire burn areas, the agency said on Twitter.

Farther north, the National Park Service warned visitors to Yosemite of possible road closures and strongly advised drivers to bring tire chains in the event of snowfall or other winter weather conditions.

Locally, officials in Burbank issued voluntary evacuation orders for residents of Country Club Drive above Via Montana, beginning at 5 a.m. Saturday and continuing through at least 4 p.m. Flash flood warnings had been issued for much of Los Angeles County, and meteorologists warned that coastal flooding could start about 7:30 a.m.

The storm system due on Friday night was the second of three expected to hit the area this weekend.

On Thursday, hail, rain and thunder pelted the area, causing some debris flows along the Pacific Coast Highway. A New York bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport after it was struck by lightning Thursday morning,

A separate lightning strike caused a power outage at the Chevron refinery Thursday.

Times staff writers Alejandra Reyes Verde, Ruben Vives and Ben Poston contributed to this report.

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HOT | As Southern California storms move in, residents brace for floods and mudflows Los Angeles T - Duration: 2:33.

HOT | As Southern California storms move in, residents brace for floods and mudflows Los Angeles T

With a major storm system expected to move into the area overnight Friday, residents of Southern California were bracing for potential floods and mudflows in areas made vulnerable by last years furious wildfires.

Wind gusts of up to 60 mph were expected in Los Angeles County, which was set to be drenched by up to 3 inches of rain overnight, according to the National Weather Service. Flash flood warnings had also been issued for parts of Orange County and the Inland Empire affected by the last year.

This is the one where you want to stay home, said Lisa Phillips of the National Weather Service in Oxnard. The impacts were looking at are downed trees, travel delays and possible shallow debris flows.

The storm was forecast to dump up to 7 inches of rain in mountain areas, and the weather service warned of possible snowfalls in mountain passes.

Mandatory evacuation orders had been issued Friday for parts of Ventura County that were ravaged by the , and residents of sections of Malibu also were advised to leave. Riverside County officials told people living in the burn areas affected by the Holy and to evacuate late Friday, while it was still safe to do so.

Homes in or near burn areas are at risk of debris flows. Intense rain may cause debris flows, which are deadly, fast moving landslides. There is also a risk of flooding, mud flow, rock fall and other landslides during and immediately after rain. Residents are reminded to maintain vigilance and always take personal responsibility for their safety, the warning read. Now is the time to GET READY for potential evacuations.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Office also issued evacuation orders for swaths of homes in the Thomas, Whittier and Sherpa fire burn areas, the agency said on Twitter.

Farther north, the National Park Service warned visitors to Yosemite of possible road closures and strongly advised drivers to bring tire chains in the event of snowfall or other winter weather conditions.

Locally, officials in Burbank issued voluntary evacuation orders for residents of Country Club Drive above Via Montana, beginning at 5 a.m. Saturday and continuing through at least 4 p.m. Flash flood warnings had been issued for much of Los Angeles County, and meteorologists warned that coastal flooding could start about 7:30 a.m.

The storm system due on Friday night was the second of three expected to hit the area this weekend.

On Thursday, hail, rain and thunder pelted the area, causing some debris flows along the Pacific Coast Highway. A New York bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport after it was struck by lightning Thursday morning,

A separate lightning strike caused a power outage at the Chevron refinery Thursday.

Times staff writers Alejandra Reyes Verde, Ruben Vives and Ben Poston contributed to this report.

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HOT | Flood watches, evacuation orders as storm hits California The Sacramento Bee - Duration: 3:28.

HOT | Flood watches, evacuation orders as storm hits California The Sacramento Bee

February 01, 2019 09:24 PM

A powerful storm descending on California Saturday threatened flooding in the entire San Francisco Bay Area and areas stripped bare by devastating wildfires.

The storm that began moving in Friday night was expected to bring up to 4 inches of rain in some areas, winds gusting to 80 mph in the mountains, 10 foot waves and several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada and other mountain ranges.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch through Saturday morning for the entire San Francisco Bay Area and much of the Central Coast.

"Heavy rainfall over a short amount of time will likely overwhelm storm drains and result in flooding of low lying urban areas. Also, expect rapid rises on small streams and creeks" which could overflow, the weather service warned.

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Evacuations were ordered or recommended for many areas of Northern and Southern California that were hit by wildfires in recent months. Authorities fear that an inch of rain an hour could send fire debris, mud and boulders sluicing down denuded hillsides.

In Malibu, where a fire last year destroyed many homes, Vidette Bell had her front door and garage barricaded with sandbags even before a previous storm hit.

"I paid dollar 3,000 to have these sandbags delivered," Bell told KCAL TV on Friday. "I didnt want to have my house survive a fire and then get invaded with mud."

In the Holy Jim fire area southeast of Los Angeles, where an August wildfire scoured tens of thousands of acres in the Cleveland National Forest, volunteers using heavy equipment removed debris and deepened a creek bed to help prevent flooding.

"In the last two days weve been able to move 19 dump trucks worth of debris from the creek bed and reinforce some of the walls here," Keith Kothlow of Team Rubicon, a veteran led disaster response organization, told KABC TV.

Santa Barbara County ordered evacuations of residents in designated debris flow risk areas near the Thomas, Whittier and Sherpa fire scars. Nearby residents were urged to also consider leaving.

It has only been a little over a year since a downpour on the huge Thomas Fire burn scar unleashed a massive debris flow that destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes in the seaside community of Montecito.

The disaster killed 21 people, and two others have never been found.

The weather service issued flash flood watches for areas burned by the Mendocino Complex, Camp and Carr wildfires in Northern California.

Winter storm warnings went into effect in the Sierra Nevada along with avalanche warnings on the Nevada side of the range. The Sierra is already loaded with snow from a series of storms in January. The weather service said areas could see accumulations of up to 10 feet over the next few days as a series of storms blew through.

Numerous areas of the state were under warnings for high winds, some that could potentially knock down trees and power lines.

Two cold weather systems will follow on Sunday and Monday, bringing additional widespread showers and snow, forecasters said.

February 02, 2019 03:00 AM

A fight broke out over dollar 1 billion in debris removal contracts California gave for the Camp Fire cleanup. Five companies that did not win contracts filed notice with the state they will protest the bidding and choosing process.

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US NEWS | Flood watches, evacuation orders as storm hits California The Sacramento Bee - Duration: 3:31.

US NEWS | Flood watches, evacuation orders as storm hits California The Sacramento Bee

February 01, 2019 09:24 PM

A powerful storm descending on California Saturday threatened flooding in the entire San Francisco Bay Area and areas stripped bare by devastating wildfires.

The storm that began moving in Friday night was expected to bring up to 4 inches of rain in some areas, winds gusting to 80 mph in the mountains, 10 foot waves and several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada and other mountain ranges.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch through Saturday morning for the entire San Francisco Bay Area and much of the Central Coast.

"Heavy rainfall over a short amount of time will likely overwhelm storm drains and result in flooding of low lying urban areas. Also, expect rapid rises on small streams and creeks" which could overflow, the weather service warned.

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Evacuations were ordered or recommended for many areas of Northern and Southern California that were hit by wildfires in recent months. Authorities fear that an inch of rain an hour could send fire debris, mud and boulders sluicing down denuded hillsides.

In Malibu, where a fire last year destroyed many homes, Vidette Bell had her front door and garage barricaded with sandbags even before a previous storm hit.

"I paid dollar 3,000 to have these sandbags delivered," Bell told KCAL TV on Friday. "I didnt want to have my house survive a fire and then get invaded with mud."

In the Holy Jim fire area southeast of Los Angeles, where an August wildfire scoured tens of thousands of acres in the Cleveland National Forest, volunteers using heavy equipment removed debris and deepened a creek bed to help prevent flooding.

"In the last two days weve been able to move 19 dump trucks worth of debris from the creek bed and reinforce some of the walls here," Keith Kothlow of Team Rubicon, a veteran led disaster response organization, told KABC TV.

Santa Barbara County ordered evacuations of residents in designated debris flow risk areas near the Thomas, Whittier and Sherpa fire scars. Nearby residents were urged to also consider leaving.

It has only been a little over a year since a downpour on the huge Thomas Fire burn scar unleashed a massive debris flow that destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes in the seaside community of Montecito.

The disaster killed 21 people, and two others have never been found.

The weather service issued flash flood watches for areas burned by the Mendocino Complex, Camp and Carr wildfires in Northern California.

Winter storm warnings went into effect in the Sierra Nevada along with avalanche warnings on the Nevada side of the range. The Sierra is already loaded with snow from a series of storms in January. The weather service said areas could see accumulations of up to 10 feet over the next few days as a series of storms blew through.

Numerous areas of the state were under warnings for high winds, some that could potentially knock down trees and power lines.

Two cold weather systems will follow on Sunday and Monday, bringing additional widespread showers and snow, forecasters said.

February 02, 2019 03:00 AM

A fight broke out over dollar 1 billion in debris removal contracts California gave for the Camp Fire cleanup. Five companies that did not win contracts filed notice with the state they will protest the bidding and choosing process.

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HOT | Flood Watches, Evacuation Orders As Storm Hits California - Duration: 4:01.

HOT | Flood Watches, Evacuation Orders As Storm Hits California

SAN FRANCISCO—A powerful storm descending on California on Feb. 2, threatened flooding in the entire San Francisco Bay Area and areas stripped bare by devastating wildfires.

The storm that began moving in Friday night was expected to bring up to 4 inches of rain in some areas, winds gusting to 80 mph in the mountains, 10 foot waves and several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada and other mountain ranges.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch through Saturday morning for the entire San Francisco Bay Area and much of the Central Coast.

Heavy rainfall over a short amount of time will likely overwhelm storm drains and result in flooding of low lying urban areas. Also, expect rapid rises on small streams and creeks which could overflow, the weather service warned.

Evacuations were ordered or recommended for many areas of Northern and Southern California that were hit by wildfires in recent months. Authorities fear that an inch of rain an hour could send fire debris, mud and boulders sluicing down denuded hillsides.

In Malibu, where a fire last year destroyed many homes, Vidette Bell had her front door and garage barricaded with sandbags even before a previous storm hit.

I paid dollar 3,000 to have these sandbags delivered, Bell told KCAL TV on Friday. I didnt want to have my house survive a fire and then get invaded with mud.

In the Holy Jim fire area southeast of Los Angeles, where an August wildfire scoured tens of thousands of acres in the Cleveland National Forest, volunteers using heavy equipment removed debris and deepened a creek bed to help prevent flooding.

The strongest West Coast storm of the season so far will batter California with heavy rain and damaging winds this weekend. Timing and impacts:

— The Weather Channel @weatherchannel

In the last two days weve been able to move 19 dump trucks worth of debris from the creek bed and reinforce some of the walls here, Keith Kothlow of Team Rubicon, a veteran led disaster response organization, told KABC TV.

Santa Barbara County ordered evacuations of residents in designated debris flow risk areas near the Thomas, Whittier and Sherpa fire scars. Nearby residents were urged to also consider leaving.

Big storm hitting California today good news when it rains in Cali.

— Michael Ventrice @MJVentrice

It has only been a little over a year since a downpour on the huge Thomas Fire burn scar unleashed a massive debris flow that destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes in the seaside community of Montecito.

The disaster killed 21 people, and two others have never been found.

Big storm sets sights on California, evacuations ordered.

— FOX 11 Los Angeles @FOXLA

The weather service issued flash flood watches for areas burned by the Mendocino Complex, Camp and Carr wildfires in Northern California.

Winter storm warnings went into effect in the Sierra Nevada along with avalanche warnings on the Nevada side of the range. The Sierra is already loaded with snow from a series of storms in January. The weather service said areas could see accumulations of up to 10 feet over the next few days as a series of storms blew through.

Storm likely to bring heavy rainfall, snow, hurricane force wind gusts to California

— CBS News @CBSNews

Numerous areas of the state were under warnings for high winds, some that could potentially knock down trees and power lines.

Two cold weather systems will follow on Sunday and Monday, bringing additional widespread showers and snow, forecasters said.

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As strong rain and winds continue ripping through the Bay Area, businesses and first responders are bracing for impact. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri Cheryl Hurd reports.

A powerful storm descending on California Saturday threatened flooding in the entire San Francisco Bay Area and areas stripped bare by devastating wildfires.

The storm that began moving in Friday night was expected to bring up to 4 inches of rain in some areas, winds gusting to 80 mph in the mountains, 10 foot waves and several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada and other mountain ranges.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch through Saturday morning for the entire San Francisco Bay Area and much of the Central Coast.

"Heavy rainfall over a short amount of time will likely overwhelm storm drains and result in flooding of low lying urban areas. Also, expect rapid rises on small streams and creeks" which could overflow, the weather service warned.

Evacuations were ordered or recommended for many areas of Northern and Southern California that were hit by wildfires in recent months. Authorities fear that an inch of rain an hour could send fire debris, mud and boulders sluicing down denuded hillsides.

In Malibu, where a fire last year destroyed many homes, Vidette Bell had her front door and garage barricaded with sandbags even before a previous storm hit.

"I paid dollar 3,000 to have these sandbags delivered," Bell told KCAL TV on Friday. "I didn"t want to have my house survive a fire and then get invaded with mud."

In the Holy Jim fire area southeast of Los Angeles, where an August wildfire scoured tens of thousands of acres in the Cleveland National Forest, volunteers using heavy equipment removed debris and deepened a creek bed to help prevent flooding.

"In the last two days we"ve been able to move 19 dump trucks worth of debris from the creek bed and reinforce some of the walls here," Keith Kothlow of Team Rubicon, a veteran led disaster response organization, told KABC TV.

Santa Barbara County ordered evacuations of residents in designated debris flow risk areas near the Thomas, Whittier and Sherpa fire scars. Nearby residents were urged to also consider leaving.

It has only been a little over a year since a downpour on the huge Thomas Fire burn scar unleashed a massive debris flow that destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes in the seaside community of Montecito.

The disaster killed 21 people, and two others have never been found.

The weather service issued flash flood watches for areas burned by the Mendocino Complex, Camp and Carr wildfires in Northern California.

Winter storm warnings went into effect in the Sierra Nevada along with avalanche warnings on the Nevada side of the range. The Sierra is already loaded with snow from a series of storms in January. The weather service said areas could see accumulations of up to 10 feet over the next few days as a series of storms blew through.

Numerous areas of the state were under warnings for high winds, some that could potentially knock down trees and power lines.

Two cold weather systems will follow on Sunday and Monday, bringing additional widespread showers and snow, forecasters said.

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Flood Watches, Evacuation Orders As Storm Hits California

SAN FRANCISCO—A powerful storm descending on California on Feb. 2, threatened flooding in the entire San Francisco Bay Area and areas stripped bare by devastating wildfires.

The storm that began moving in Friday night was expected to bring up to 4 inches of rain in some areas, winds gusting to 80 mph in the mountains, 10 foot waves and several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada and other mountain ranges.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch through Saturday morning for the entire San Francisco Bay Area and much of the Central Coast.

Heavy rainfall over a short amount of time will likely overwhelm storm drains and result in flooding of low lying urban areas. Also, expect rapid rises on small streams and creeks which could overflow, the weather service warned.

Evacuations were ordered or recommended for many areas of Northern and Southern California that were hit by wildfires in recent months. Authorities fear that an inch of rain an hour could send fire debris, mud and boulders sluicing down denuded hillsides.

In Malibu, where a fire last year destroyed many homes, Vidette Bell had her front door and garage barricaded with sandbags even before a previous storm hit.

I paid dollar 3,000 to have these sandbags delivered, Bell told KCAL TV on Friday. I didnt want to have my house survive a fire and then get invaded with mud.

In the Holy Jim fire area southeast of Los Angeles, where an August wildfire scoured tens of thousands of acres in the Cleveland National Forest, volunteers using heavy equipment removed debris and deepened a creek bed to help prevent flooding.

The strongest West Coast storm of the season so far will batter California with heavy rain and damaging winds this weekend. Timing and impacts:

— The Weather Channel @weatherchannel

In the last two days weve been able to move 19 dump trucks worth of debris from the creek bed and reinforce some of the walls here, Keith Kothlow of Team Rubicon, a veteran led disaster response organization, told KABC TV.

Santa Barbara County ordered evacuations of residents in designated debris flow risk areas near the Thomas, Whittier and Sherpa fire scars. Nearby residents were urged to also consider leaving.

Big storm hitting California today good news when it rains in Cali.

— Michael Ventrice @MJVentrice

It has only been a little over a year since a downpour on the huge Thomas Fire burn scar unleashed a massive debris flow that destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes in the seaside community of Montecito.

The disaster killed 21 people, and two others have never been found.

Big storm sets sights on California, evacuations ordered.

— FOX 11 Los Angeles @FOXLA

The weather service issued flash flood watches for areas burned by the Mendocino Complex, Camp and Carr wildfires in Northern California.

Winter storm warnings went into effect in the Sierra Nevada along with avalanche warnings on the Nevada side of the range. The Sierra is already loaded with snow from a series of storms in January. The weather service said areas could see accumulations of up to 10 feet over the next few days as a series of storms blew through.

Storm likely to bring heavy rainfall, snow, hurricane force wind gusts to California

— CBS News @CBSNews

Numerous areas of the state were under warnings for high winds, some that could potentially knock down trees and power lines.

Two cold weather systems will follow on Sunday and Monday, bringing additional widespread showers and snow, forecasters said.