California Winter Storm Causes Disruptions

United States===California is being hit by a powerful winter storm featuring thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow, particularly in mountain regions. Millions in United States===Los Angeles County, California are under flash flood warnings, with evacuation warnings in areas prone to mud and debris flows. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has mobilized emergency services. The storm has caused significant travel disruptions, including temporary closures on I-80 and US-101. Forecasters predict up to 8 feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada and parts of the Coast Range. Amusement parks like Six Flags===Six Flags Magic Mountain and Cedar Fair===Knott s Berry Farm have closed or reduced hours. This storm follows a period of snow drought in the American West, though United States===California saw heavy rains in December. Other states like United States===Colorado, United States===Texas, United States===New Mexico, and United States===Kansas are bracing for different weather threats, including fire danger.