Powerful storm advances on Southern California with the threat of historic snow
LOS ANGELES — A powerful and menacing winter storm moved into Southern California on Friday, dumping heaps of rain and snow and prompting severe weather warnings not often seen in the region.
The storm, which has already left a mess in Northern California, was gaining strength and moisture as it traveled south off the Pacific coast. Forecasters on Friday said it was tapping into an atmospheric river system, an enhanced plume of moisture that can deliver large amounts of precipitation.
Several areas set new daily rainfall records, including Los Angeles International Airport. But the real pounding will come Saturday, when forecasters say there’s a potential for record snow as well as intense rain.
A rare blizzard warning was in effect for the Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino county mountains. The National Weather Service also issued a
