Winter Storm Set to Bring 'Heavy Rain and Prolific Mountain Snow' to California

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The National Weather Service (NWS) said a winter storm is expected to bring “heavy rain and prolific mountain snow” to California through Sunday, February 26.

Footage posted to Twitter by Brody Klapko shows snowflakes falling in Sonoma County, California.

The NWS also warned of significant impacts to travel and infrastructure and issued a freeze warning in the region. Credit: Brody Klapko via Storyful

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