Severe winter weather hits California for second day

Severe winter weather warnings remained in parts of California on Saturday, while state officials advised against travel over the weekend. Photo courtesy of the California Department of Transportation, District 5.

Feb. 25 (UPI) — Severe winter weather warnings remained in parts of California for a second day Saturday as state officials continued to obstruct travel over the weekend.

The atmospheric river system moved into Southern California from upstate on Friday, bringing heavy rains and snowfall to the region and causing several dramatic rescues on Saturday in Los Angeles, fire officials said.

A 61-year-old man was airlifted to safety due to rising water levels, while four homeless people and several dogs also had to be rescued. At least two people were hospitalized with hypothermia.

heavy rainfall more than two dozen flights were delayed to and from Los Angeles International Airport, which set a daily rainfall record along with several other areas.

“The system of abnormal low pressure will continue to cause heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over parts of southern California, where there is a small risk of excessive precipitation today,” – National Weather Service. said in the latest update on Saturday.

thousands customers were left without electricity like Saturday afternoon.

Blizzard warnings are also in effect through Sunday for the central and southern Sierra Nevada and the Transverse and Peninsular mountain ranges.

Last service in Los Angeles office issued a storm warning was 1989.

“Travel is not recommended this weekend as severe storms create challenging driving conditions. Level 2 circuit control in effect.” – California Department of Transportation. wrote on Saturday.

California Highway Patrol closed part Interstate 5 and Highway 14 on Saturday morning.

Above 4,500 feet, California could receive up to 5 feet of snow before the storm clears the area, according to forecasters.

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