Twin storms were predicted to hit California this week, and the second could be the latest of nearly a dozen atmospheric rivers to hit the state in recent months.
Heavy rain and snow are expected in the Sierra Nevada, with gusts of wind reaching 50 mph in the next few days, the National Weather Service said.
“Brisk weather is expected to spread across much of the western part of the country after a mild Saturday,” the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
The first storm has already begun to carry Pacific moisture into California on Sunday and was predicted to move rapidly up to the Pacific Northwest. ”
Accuweather Meteorologists warn that twin storms could bring “significant” rainfall to northern California before sweeping through the southern part of the state.
AccuWeather meteorologist La Troy Thornton warned that “heavy downpours could exacerbate river flooding concerns in Northern California.”
A second storm, arriving on Tuesday, could have the following characteristics: atmospheric river – A long flowing region in the atmosphere that carries water vapor through the sky, says AccuWeather. The storm will bring more heavy rain and snow on Wednesday, AccuWeather said.
Storm Switches Central US:Possible blizzard
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►AccuWeather says the second storm is likely to be concentrated in Southern California, where the availability of water will lead to a spike in rainfall.
►Heavy rains will hit the Los Angeles area on Tuesday, causing widespread flooding.As of March 18, downtown Los Angeles has received 24.06 inches of rain since November. This is more than double the normal total for the day.
Michigan Whiteout: Dozens of Cars Crash on Interstate
A shower of lake-induced snow is expected to continue early Sunday morning, mainly downwind of the lower Great Lakes, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. In Michigan, Interstate 96 near Portland was fully open on Sunday, hours after dozens of vehicles piled up in whiteout conditions. A Michigan State Police official said they closed both his eastbound and westbound I-96s shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday after a collision in the eastbound lane. There were whiteout conditions before up to 100 cars piled up, but the sun was out and the skies were clear by the time they released images showing the wreckage.Injuries were reported, none serious. police said.
Video obtained by the State Journal shows a number of vehicles hitting the cable barrier separating the eastbound and westbound lanes.
The situation deteriorated rapidly, with poor visibility just before the pile-up. Some drivers hit guardrails, while others were unable to stop and crashed into cars in front of them.
Flooding Traps Grand Canyon Hikers
Flooding has begun to recede in the Havasupai Tribe area near Grand Canyon National Park, trapping tourists overnight over the weekend. Facebook pageTribal guides used to lead hikers along the stream’s edge to villages on back roads. Tribes reported on Friday that floodwaters washed away bridges to campgrounds and an unknown number of campers, including some by helicopter, were evacuated on Saturday. , or can only be reached by mule.
“There are no cameras or pictures as you will be guided through areas that are generally closed to tourists,” the Facebook post said. We are doing everything we can to make reasonable accommodations.”
Contributed by Associated Press
