Stormy weather will prevail across much of California through the weekend and into early next week, likely resulting in another wave of flood-related concerns, including rising river levels.  California’s 5-day precipitation totals could reach 4 to 8 inches or more, with heavy snow continuing to accumulate in the Sierra Nevada.  Other areas of the West will also receive rain and snow, with locally heavy amounts possible in the Four Corners States.  In contrast, dry weather will prevail through the weekend in the nation’s mid-section, including the Great Plains. 

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