California is bracing for heavy rain and mountain snow as an atmospheric river moves into the region this week that will deliver back-to-back storms. According to the National Weather Service, Northern California and the Central Coast will begin seeing the first storm's impact early Wednesday. Heavier rain is expected to develop over Southern California on Thursday and continue into Friday. “This is a big storm,” says KTLA 5 News meteorologist Henry DiCarlo. “The cold front stretches all the way from Canada into Mexico.” KTLA's Kirk Hawkins and Rick Chambers report on Jan. 31, 2024. Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/california-bracing-for-back-to-back-storms/ KTLA 5 News - Keeping Southern Californians informed since 1947.