CALIFORNIA - The Golden State is bracing for another round of storms as an El Niño-influenced weather pattern moves in. Three storms are predicted to hit California, with the first arriving yesterday, February 14, and delivering light rain in some areas of the state but heavy snow in the higher terrain.

The next two storms expected to strike are reported to be more impactful, Fox Weather detailed. They will bring wet weather to the West Coast through next week, including snow and rain.

These storms will make their start in parts of Oregon and Washington today, inspiring Winter Storm Warnings in some mountainous regions on Friday. Up to two feet of snow could be possible in higher elevation areas.

Heavy rain is possible in California starting Friday and lasting through Sunday. A sprawling area of low pressure spinning in the Gulf of Alaska will swing a front for a second round of rain onto the West Coast on Saturday. Unlike the first system, the rain will extend to Southern California, but rain totals should remain light enough to prevent significant flooding concerns. Another 1–2 feet of snow will fall in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

The strongest storm is expected to arrive late Sunday, sending what the source cited as a major atmospheric river toward California. This system could deliver torrential rain, leading to possible flooding, landslides, and rock falls. Strong winds are also possible.

On Monday into Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued a level 2 out 4 risk for flash flooding around the Los Angeles area.

AndNowUKnow will keep you updated with any insights or industry impacts of these approaching storms.