Moisture sweeping down the coast will drench much of California, including areas that burned severely just a month ago.

It’s too early to pin down the forecast with certainty, but as of Monday, the most likely scenario is that rain ahead of the storm will arrive Tuesday night, with rainfall amoun

Southern California is preparing for its most powerful winter storm yet after months of dry conditions. This marks the third major storm to hit the region in less than a month, and meteorologists warn that heavy rainfall and strong winds are on the way.

Snow, wind and the heaviest rain event of the season is expected this week in portions of Southern California prompting a flood watch warning.

Forecasters said excessive rainfall could lead to flash flooding and debris flows in recent burn scars, including the Eaton and Palisades fires.