CALIFORNIA, USA — Winter storm warnings are going into effect along California’s mountainous eastern spine Wednesday as a new cold front approaches.
The system is the latest in a series of spring storms that has followed a dry winter that left California deep in drought.
Widespread rain, heavy mountain snow and periods of gusty winds are predicted to last into Friday, possibly spreading showers down into Southern California, the National Weather Service said.
Higher elevations were expected to receive at least 1 foot to 2 feet (30-60 centimeters) of snow. Rainfall predictions ranged up to 3 inches (7.6 centimeters), with possibly higher amounts if thunderstorms develop.
Travelers were likely to face whiteout conditions, road closures and chain controls, forecasters said.
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