Heavy rain and snow expected in California, including Los Angeles, next week

Arab Weather - The latest numerical models from the Arab Weather Regional Center indicate that California will be affected by a strong rainstorm next week. Forecasts show that large parts of California will be exposed to a long-term weather disturbance that will bring heavy rain showers, including Los Angeles, which was witnessing raging fires several days ago. However, the negative impact of these rains may outweigh the positive impact because they increase the risk of landslides.

Severe rainstorm to hit California next week, heavy rain expected for many areas

Large parts of California will be affected in the coming days by a severe rainstorm, which is expected to intensify by the middle of next week. This storm will be accompanied by very cold polar winds and high waves on the coasts. Several parts of the state are also expected to witness heavy snowfall, especially in mountainous areas, especially in the north of the state. It will be in the form of heavy rain in low-lying areas, including Los Angeles, which will help reduce the chances of fires.

Increased risk of floods and flash floods due to heavy rains

After a series of devastating fires in some areas of California, the layers of soil and vegetation that help absorb water have been destroyed. When heavy rains fall on these areas, a layer of ash forms on the ground surface, which is impermeable. As a result, the soil cannot absorb water as it normally would, causing water to pool on the ground surface. These conditions increase the likelihood of flash floods and torrential rains that can cause damage to infrastructure and property.

The National Weather Service is forecasting a long-term weather disruption in California.

The weather service said a long-term weather pattern was expected to bring several days of rain and possibly snow to low-lying areas of the Northwest, including the first snowfall of the season in Seattle and Portland. Later to the south, heavy rains prompted flood warnings in Northern California, including the San Francisco Bay Area.

Flood warnings have been issued for California's Central Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, Sacramento, and Redding. Flooding is expected to continue in these areas through the weekend and possibly beyond.

And God knows best.