California in for wet, white, potentially wild Christmas as Pineapple Express storm looms
A powerful Pineapple Express atmospheric river will likely bring heavy rain to Southern California and Sierra Nevada snow around Christmas, creating flood and travel risks.
Big rain and snow could hit California around Christmas, risking floods, landslides and snarling travel
Heavy rain and Sierra Nevada snow are likely across California around Dec. 23–25 from atmospheric rivers, risking flooding, landslides, travel disruptions, and power outages.
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A strong atmospheric river will raise Sierra snow levels above 7,500 feet, producing most snowfall at high elevations and creating wet, slick mountain road hazards.