A powerful winter storm system — described by meteorologists as a bomb cyclone fueled by an atmospheric river — is expected to impact California on Christmas Eve, bringing conditions that warrant close attention and careful preparation. Forecasts indicate the storm could deliver intense rainfall, strong winds, heavy mountain snow, and a heightened risk of flooding and landslides across large portions of the state. Coastal regions, including major population centers from San Francisco to Los Angeles, are projected to receive between two and four inches of rain over a short period. In inland valleys and mountainous areas, totals could be significantly...
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