Chain controls are in effect on both Highway 50 and Interstate 80 in the Sierra. Drivers are being urged to avoid traveling up the mountain for the time being. The rain is expected to ease by mid-morning in the valley, but severe thunderstorms are possible through Wednesday afternoon.

A storm is bringing thunderstorms and snow to Northern California on Wednesday. 1st major winter storm of the season barrels into the Northeast. Here's how much snow is expected. Periodic snowfall rates of more than an inch per hour are likely, resulting in totals of 5 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts possible.

Major storms are soaking Northern California, causing flooding in parts, with more intense rain and wind expected to be impactful through Christmas. Here are the latest updates.

California officials and weather forecasters urged holiday travelers to avoid the roads on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ahead of a series of powerful winter storms that threatened to slam the state with relentless rains, heavy winds and mountain snow through Friday.

Mudslides from powerful Christmas Eve storm washed out State Route 2 near Wrightwood, California in triggered evacuations in San Bernardino County, CA. First responders have requested additional crews to assist with evacuations.

A strong Christmas Eve storm marked by dangerously strong wind gusts drenched Southern California on Wednesday, leading to street flooding, evacuation warnings and the looming possibilities of mudslides and dangerous debris flows in areas scarred by recent wildfires.

Residents of Los Angeles spent the day before Christmas under rain showers and winds of around 40 mph, while the New England area braces for heavy snow later in the week.

An atmospheric river will slam into California Christmas week, bringing heavy rain and flooding concerns. Across Southern California, communities are preparing for the storm.