An atmospheric river that dumped rain on California most of the week was easing Friday as New York City and other parts of the Northeast could get nearly a foot of snow.

Another wave of rain was hitting the Los Angeles area on Friday, adding to the record-setting precipitation over Christmas.

A California storm on Christmas Eve caused flooding and mudslides, and prompted evacuations, power outages, and travel warnings as heavy rains hit the region.

A sweeping flood watch stretching more than 800 miles along California’s coast and interior plains is in effect this week atmospheric rivers move through.

Meteorologist-in-Charge at the NWS office in Los Angeles, Dr. Ariel Cohen, joins FOX Weather to discuss the widespread, intense flooding impacting the area.

A major storm is gearing up to deliver months’ worth of rain and powerful winds to Southern California — the most potent in a slew of atmospheric river-fueled storms aiming for the region this week.