California hit by 'bombogenesis', biggest storm in years (record, rainfall, days)

[starlynn8]

The system is dumping torrential downpour from Los Angeles to San Francisco, fuelled by an "atmospheric river" extending to the Pacific.

Rainfall predictions range from 2-6in (5-15cm) on the coast and from 5-10in in foothills and coastal mountains.

After five years of drought, a series of storms have filled state reservoirs.

[ase42dv]

Deadly storm slams Southern California - CNN.com

OMG what will happen on the Oroville dam? it's expected rain until the next Thursday and heavy rains for 2 days...

[bmd69]

Nice place to visit only.

[antinimby]

This winter has got to be record breaking as far as rain in California.

It's like mother nature is trying to make up for lost time.

[lommaren]

California will need it, so I guess it has to pass as good news! Very unlikely for massive wildfires next summer now too I guess with the soil having gotten so much water? Hopefully no one will get hurt though.

[Icy Tea]

With much vegetation having been burned or having died off from drought, they may have landslides now. But I hope they make the most of this rain. What if they're in a rainy trend now all Spring and Summer?

[FirebirdCamaro1220]

Originally Posted by Icy Tea

With much vegetation having been burned or having died off from drought, they may have landslides now. But I hope they make the most of this rain. What if they're in a rainy trend now all Spring and Summer?

Coastal California and the Central Valley never get more than a drizzle in the Summer