Main storm system shifting by way of the West with sturdy winds, heavy rain and snow
As of Tuesday morning, 21 states have been on alert for snow and floods.
December 14, 2021, 5:54 p.m.
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A large storm system is moving through the west, bringing strong winds, heavy rains and white snow conditions from Monday night to Tuesday. The storm is expected to move east from Wednesday.
Parts of the California coast saw more than 9 inches of rain and feet of snow in the mountains on Monday, where whiteout weather conditions closed Interstate 80 from California to Nevada overnight.
California was hit by gusty winds at speeds of 80 to 80 miles per hour, which caused damage.
Heavy clouds will move over downtown Los Angeles on December 13, 2021.
Record rainfall was reported at the San Francisco airport. The area received more than 3 inches of rain, which resulted in flooding in some parts of the bay.
Rock and mudslides have been reported in Northern California due to the rain.
The storm moves through southern California on Tuesday with a strong risk of rain, mud and debris flow.
Flood monitoring is in place in areas north of Los Angeles where mudslides and debris flows could occur. In Southern California, 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected in a short time.
Bloated by heavy rains, the San Lorenzo River partially inundated a homeless camp in Riverwalk Park in Santa Cruz, California, on December 13, 2021.
California and the Rockies could see between 1 and 5 feet more snow in the next 48 hours.
As of Tuesday morning, 21 states have been on alert for wind, snow and floods.
The storm is moving to the central south and Ohio Valley, delivering heavy rains and heavy storms on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Severe storms could hit Iowa and Minnesota on Wednesday, with noxious winds and a risk of tornado.
On Thursday, the storm system will penetrate the Ohio Valley and the central part of the south. From Kentucky to Tennessee, Arkansas and North Texas, strong to potentially severe storms and heavy rain are possible on Thursday nights. The areas could see between 1 to 3 inches of rain.
Christmas decorations are blown by high winds on December 13, 2021 in Carmel Valley, California.
The area is still being cleared of the damage caused by last weekend’s 44 deadly tornadoes that streaked nine states, killing 88 people.
