Northern California faces heavy rain and snow as major storm brings flood risks

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A major storm hit Northern California on Wednesday night, bringing heavy rain and snow. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch until Saturday, warning of flash flooding and rockslides. Up to 16 inches of rain is expected in the region. The storm follows a previous system that caused two deaths and widespread power outages in Washington state. In California, nearly 21,000 customers lost power, and Interstate 5 faced an 11-mile closure due to severe weather. Forecasters predict blizzard conditions in the Sierra Nevada, with up to 15 inches of snow possible. Travel disruptions continue, with hundreds of flight delays and cancellations reported at San Francisco International Airport.


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