Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

California Braces for Major Storm: Flooding and Snow Ahead

11/12/2025

40 9

Summary

Story summary

A potent storm will hit California this week, bringing heavy rain and flash flooding.
Starting Wednesday, an atmospheric river will bring one to three inches of rain in California.
The Bay Area may see 1 to 1.5 inches of rain.
Southern California will receive one to four inches, with areas up to five inches.
Winter Storm watches are in effect for the Sierra Nevada, predicting two feet of snow.

1 of 1

Story summary

A potent storm will hit California this week, bringing heavy rain and flash flooding.
Starting Wednesday, an atmospheric river will bring one to three inches of rain in California.
The Bay Area may see 1 to 1.5 inches of rain.
Southern California will receive one to four inches, with areas up to five inches.
Winter Storm watches are in effect for the Sierra Nevada, predicting two feet of snow.