NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BRACES FOR MONSTER STORM SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Crews in Northern California cleared storm drains and residents loaded up on sandbags Wednesday ahead of a powerful storm expected to pack hurricane-force winds capable of toppling trees and power lines and heavy rains causing streams and rivers to flood. As much as 8 inches of rain could fall on coastal mountains over a 24-hour period starting late Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. Ski resorts in the northern Sierra Nevada could get more than 2 feet of snow. Its a short amount of time for that amount of water, Weather Service forecaster Diana Henderson said. We are anticipating some localized flooding, maybe some downed trees and downed power trees. It could have an effect on a wide range of people. The storm is expected to be one of the windiest and rainiest in five years and could also cause debris slides, especially in areas affected by this years intense and widespread wildfires. Wind gusts of up to 70 mph were forecast on mountain tops, creating blizzard-like conditions. In Californias agricultural heartland, farmers were looking forward to the dousing after three years of drought. usatoday/story/weather/2014/12/10/california-storm/20187287/
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 04:45:49 +0000
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