California's two largest reservoirs, Lake Shasta and Lake Oroville, saw water level increases over the weekend after an atmospheric river brought heavy rain to the region. Newsweek reached out to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) by email for comment.

The West Coast is in the middle of a long-lasting and potent atmospheric river event, which will bring days of heavy rain and mountain snow throughout the week ahead.

The National Weather Service has issued warnings for severe weather in California, including heavy rain, snow, and strong winds.

Forecasters believe there's little risk that the rains expected next week will trigger debris flows and mudslides in Southern California's recent burn areas.

The second in a series of atmospheric river storms is set to arrive in Northern California on Monday, prompting flood watches for much of the region and a winter storm warning up in the Sierra.

It's not only a California soaking, but also lowland snowfall for the Pacific Northwest. Here's our latest forecast.

A stronger atmospheric river is set to hit Northern California on Monday and then hit Los Angeles County on Tuesday, aiding hopes of a more definitive end to a devastating fire weather season for Southern California.

Rain fell across northern California on Saturday and could continue for days with an atmospheric river hanging over the region like a sopping wet towel. Through Friday, the coastal mountains are expected to record 6 to 15 inches of rain,