A powerful winter storm system moving across the Great Lakes and Northeast is bringing snow and ice, frigid temperatures and possible whiteout conditions.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an urgent winter storm warning for cities in the Los Angeles area, predicting dangerous rip currents and possible flooding. As of 6:54 a.m. local time on Jan.

Experts say that it’s too early to tell what will happen during the rest of the state’s rainy season, but that extreme drought is unlikely.

A powerful winter storm system moving across the Great Lakes and Northeast is bringing snow and ice, frigid temperatures and fierce wind gusts.

If you’re heading to the airport this weekend, you might be dreading delays — but once you’re in the air, the cold could actually work in your favor.

A winter storm watch was issued by the NWS Spokane WA on Sunday at 1:26 p.m. valid from Tuesday 4 a.m. until Thursday 4 p.m. for Western Chelan County.

The watch was in place for Fayette Ridges. "The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Pittsburgh PA on this developing situation," adds the National Weather Service.