Northern California winter storm to bring rain, snow
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Rain is expected to drench California, including Sacramento, Modesto, Fresno, Merced and San Luis Obispo.
Cooler weather is on tap for the Los Angeles area, with rain possible next week, according to the National Weather Service.
After weeks of warmth and dry weather, forecasters say a cooler, wetter mid‑February pattern could revive California’s winter and boost Sierra snow.
After spring-like conditions, Southern California is bracing for a return to wintry weather this week, with rain, wind, and snow expected in higher elevations.
Thursday will start with patchy morning fog and a few lingering Sierra snow flurries.
Dense tule fog forms on clear, calm nights when the ground loses heat rapidly. And forecasters warn that the danger will continue for several days.
After weeks of dry weather, California is finally beginning to receive much-needed rain. San Francisco and Los Angeles could see up to 1 inch of rain by Thursday. Flash flooding is possible,