California Storm Could Cause Flooding And Debris Flows As Feet Of Snow Pile Up In Sierra Nevada

California will see more soaking rain and feet of Sierra snow into midweek as another storm tapping an atmospheric river of moisture moves into the state. Radar and satellite show the latest Pacific storm is beginning to nudge into the West Coast as of early Tuesday. Flood watches have been issued by the National Weather for the burn areas of southwest California, including Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. Evacuations have been ordered by Santa Barbara County for anyone in a debris flow risk area near the Thomas, Whittier and Sherpa fire burn areas.