After the intense storms that brought heavy rain to Southern California, and which seemed like they would let up, this will not be the case, as new precipitation, some of greater intensity, is expected to continue through the weekend, prolonging the risk of flooding and waterlogged roads.

Meteorologists warned that a series of storms will continue to batter the The storm has persisted through the weekend and into early next week, increasing the risk of flooding, waterlogged roads, and dangerous winter conditions in mountainous areas. Prior to the latest storm, Los Angeles County issued evacuation alerts for potential flash flooding and mudslides, recalling the damage caused by the Christmas week storm. So far, Southern California had avoided major damage, although flooding persisted on some major roads. Rainfall Impacts: In the San Diego area, rain caused closures on sections of Interstates 5 and 8 Thursday morning. Fire Department crews rescued people trapped in their vehicles by rising water levels. Further north, flooding forced the closure of a section of the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, according to the California Department of Transportation. Weekend Warnings: Authorities warned that these scenes could be repeated in the coming days as California remains under an unstable weather pattern. The next storm, driven by an atmospheric river, will arrive between Friday night and Saturday. Two more systems could impact the coast on Sunday and again between Monday and Tuesday, increasing the possibility of flooding across large areas of the state. Flood Watch: Northwest California remains under a flood watch from Friday afternoon through Sunday. In the southern part of the state,There is a moderate flood threat from the Los Angeles area to Santa Barbara through the weekend, according to the Weather Prediction Center. The colder air accompanying these storms will allow snow to fall at lower elevations, including key mountain passes such as Donner Pass on Interstate 80. In the Sierra Nevada, significant snow accumulations are expected at ski resorts, with totals potentially exceeding 30 centimeters and reaching up to one meter in some areas, which could make travel difficult. Last week, an avalanche in the Mammoth Mountain ski area of ??the Eastern Sierra killed one ski patroller and injured another, following heavy snowfall that blanketed the mountain range.