Key takeaways:
- The ninth atmospheric river in a three-week series of major winter storms was churning through California on Monday.
- The storms have caused significant damage across the state, with neighborhoods turning into lakes, highways crippled, and tens of thousands of evacuations.
- The rain is finally winding down across much of California, but the National Weather Service is still warning of flooding risks near swollen rivers.
California is finally getting a reprieve from the relentless winter storms that have been pounding the state for weeks. The ninth atmospheric river in a three-week series of major winter storms was churning through California on Monday, leaving mountain driving dangerous and the flooding risk high near swollen rivers.
The National Weather Service office in Sacramento warned travelers to be prepared for dangerous travel conditions, significant travel delays and road closures. Interstate 80, a key highway from the San Francisco Bay Area to Lake Tahoe ski resorts, reopened with chain requirements after periodic weekend closures due to whiteout conditions.
The storms have caused significant damage across the state, with neighborhoods turning into lakes, highways crippled, and tens of thousands of evacuations. Lt. Gov Eleni Kounalakis described the situation as a “very difficult time in the state of California.”
The rain is finally winding down across much of California, giving the state a much-needed break from the storms. While the sun is coming out in some areas, the National Weather Service is still warning of flooding risks near swollen rivers. They are urging travelers to be prepared for dangerous travel conditions and to check the latest weather forecasts before heading out.
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