"California's Weather Extremes: From Rain to Tornado Warnings"

A powerful atmospheric river hit California, bringing record amounts of rain and causing widespread flooding and landslides. The storm, fueled by El Niño and climate change, has resulted in above-average rainfall across the state, but California's water year has seen relatively little rain and snow. Water managers have warned of a potential "snow drought" persisting into the spring, and Californians are advised to keep their umbrellas handy as the wettest months are typically in January and March.