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California Braces for Winter Storms Amid Water Concerns

2/13/2026

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California faces winter storms starting Tuesday, bringing rain to Southern California and snow to the Sierra Nevada.
The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures dropping from the 80s to the 60s as these storms move in.
The first storm may deliver less than an inch of rain, while a second storm could bring heavier snowfall.
California's snowpack is 55% of typical levels, raising concerns about water supply as spring approaches.

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Story summary

California faces winter storms starting Tuesday, bringing rain to Southern California and snow to the Sierra Nevada.
The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures dropping from the 80s to the 60s as these storms move in.
The first storm may deliver less than an inch of rain, while a second storm could bring heavier snowfall.
California's snowpack is 55% of typical levels, raising concerns about water supply as spring approaches.