California Storm Brought Heavy Rain, Mudslides, Mountain Snow

Los Angeles Is Soaking Up Rain For Dry Days

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The latest siege of stormy weather in California resulted in flooding, landslides and heavy mountain snow.

From Feb. 17-21, there were over 130 reports of flash flooding, landslides or rockslides across California.

Roadway flooding was reported early on Feb. 19 in the Sacramento and San Jose metro areas and a rockslide was reported on U.S. 101 near Gaviota, in Santa Barbara County. A mudslide was also reported near Santa Monica on the evening of Feb. 20, blocking some lanes on the Pacific Coast Highway.

N​umerous trees and powerlines came down with gusty winds, especially near the coast.

H​eavy snow piled up, as well, with just under 2 feet measured near Lodgepole in the Sierra.

Linda Lam is a lead meteorologist at weather.com. Growing up in Massachusetts, she developed a fascination for winter storms and hurricanes that led her to pursue a career in meteorology.

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