Two have died as stormy weather enveloped Southern California on Wednesday and is expected to continue through Friday, causing a state of emergency and evacuations.

Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding.

High winds, torrential rains and localized river flooding could make the Christmas holiday particularly challenging across Southern California.

Governor declared emergency in several counties, with near white-out snow conditions in parts of the Sierra Nevada

A powerful storm hits Southern California, causing flash floods, mudslides, and evacuation warnings amid hazardous travel conditions for the holidays.

Over a month's worth of rain is expected in a few days across parts of Southern California, forecasters warned.

Southern California is bracing for another powerful storm system that could cause more flooding and mudslides.

The National Weather Service said waves near the San Francisco Bay Area could reach up to 25 feet Friday.

Two have died as stormy weather enveloped Southern California on Wednesday and is expected to continue through Friday, causing a state of emergency and evacuations.

The storms have brought flash flooding and mudslides during a time of busy holiday travel.

Heavy flash flooding has hit southern California over Christmas, forcing hundreds to evacuate and leaving four dead. An “atmospheric river storm” brought 11 inches (27 cms) of…

Although rainfall was tapering off on Friday, a flood watch remained in effect for much of Southern California.