UNITED STATES - Southern California experienced flooding and heavy rains this morning, while elevations above 6,000 feet saw considerable snowfall as Winter Storm Quantum moved eastward and throughout the southern regions of t he U.S.
Flash flood warnings were initiated but did not occur, nor any evacuations, according to NewsOK. North of Los Angeles, the Interstate 5 highway did see several accidents attributed to the slick roads, causing heavy traffic. The rain is now letting up and the area hopes to lift the weather warnings by 4 p.m. today as it moves eastward through Texas, the Rockies and the Four Corners region.
Higher elevations in the Southern California area do anticipate several inches of snow today, as well as in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. As Quantum continues to move towards the southern regions through Tuesday it is bringing sleet and freezing rains to parts of northern Georgia, eastern Tennessee, as well as South Carolina and North Carolina. Light icing could reach as far south as Charleston, South Carolina, according to the Weather Channel.
While the storm should move out of the western regions by later this afternoon, it is expected to carry out through mid-week. The heaviest snowfall will be seen in the Rockies, with over 12 inches in some areas. The southern states from central Texas to northern/central Louisiana and central Mississippi are expected to continue to see freezing light rains through Tuesday night.
Stay tuned to AndNowUKnow to follow this storm as it develops.
