INT: Preparations, warnings ahead of incoming Pacific storm

Preparations, warnings ahead of incoming Pacific storm Pleas to end California’s 4-year drought are being heard and Mother Nature is delivering. Forecasters are extending the stormy weather pattern. An incoming storm will produce the heaviest and most widespread rain overnight Tuesday through Wednesday morning. ● Atmospheric river flowing Tuesday and lasting into Wednesday for SoCal - widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall and 2 to 4 inches mountains ● Rainfall rates of 0.25 to 0.50 per hour for all areas ● High snow level at 7500-8000 feet - rain on mountain snow - snow melt and snow loading (weight) ● Areas of stream and creek flooding in San Bernardino Mountains ● Mud and rock debris flows (any area) ● Additional Pacific jet stream and atmospheric river March 19-21 ● Weather pattern remains active and potentially wet through March 21st Projected Inland Empire rainfall totals: San Bernardino Mountains: 1.