As a deep plume of moisture makes its way inland across the West Coast, a multitude of hazards could arise this week, ranging from localized flooding and severe thunderstorms to feet of snow in the mountains and gusty winds.

A massive winter storm bearing down on California threatens snow by the foot across some of its highest mountains, along with the potential for flooding, tornadoes and damaging winds south to Los Angeles through the middle of the week.

As much as 10 feet of snow could fall in California from the back-to-back storms, which will return on Sunday.

Travel is strongly discouraged above 5,000 feet, especially on Monday and Tuesday.

A month's worth of rain and mountain snow could fall across California as two storms line up for the state, starting this weekend. The first will arrive Sunday into Monday, with another possible by midweek,

A massive storm aimed at California may help the state, which has been struggling with a snow drought through much of the winter.

A strong storm system is set to hit Southern California starting Sunday, bringing potential thunderstorms, damaging winds and dangerous surf.

Meteorologists say California and much of the Western United States are about to trade a calm, warm stretch for a run of harsh mid-February storms. Forecasts call for systems strong enough to bring heavy rain,