Northern California faces flash flooding and landslides after major storm system
Northern California is experiencing flash flooding and landslides after a major storm system brought heavy rain and snow. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for areas north of San Francisco, lasting through Saturday. The storm, classified as a "bomb cyclone," has caused over a dozen landslides, including one that resulted in a vehicle crash on Highway 281. Rainfall totals could reach 16 inches, with significant snow expected in the Sierra Nevada. Power outages are widespread, affecting nearly 21,000 customers in California and 376,000 in Washington. Travel disruptions include flight delays at San Francisco International Airport and the closure of a stretch of Interstate 5.