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Winter Storm Warning: 'Bomb cyclone' brings damaging winds, rain to California

The ground is very wet and soft due to all of the recent rain, and this means trees and power poles will be more likely to fall over in the winds.

CALIFORNIA, USA — Rain overnight in the valley has the highest risk for local flooding and ponding of roadways and parking lots.

This is also the period that will see the highest wind gusts. Wind gusts of 50-60 mph will accompany the rain, which will result in downed trees and power outages.

The ground is also very wet and soft due to all of the recent rain, and this means trees and power poles will be more likely to fall over in the winds.

Damage and Traffic

Cal Fire and Caltrans crews have cleared debris and accidents caused by the storm throughout Wednesday. Officials are warning motorists to "avoid travel until Thursday night" due to severe weather conditions.

Chain Controls

Interstate 80

  • Chain controls from Nyack to Truckee in both directions, according to Caltrans.

Highway 50

  • Chain controls from Fred's Place to Meyers in both directions, according to Caltrans.

Highway 88

  • Closed at Carson Spur and Carson Pass due to heavy snow, according to Caltrans.

Watch Live Weather Radar: Track the storm as it moves across Northern California

Sandbags

Counties across Northern California are offering sandbags to residents. Locations are listed HERE

Power Outages

SMUD outages can be found HERE. PG&E power outages can be found below.

Maps

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