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    Wild weather in the West: California faces dangerous flooding as snow strikes Seattle

    EMILY SHAPIRO, MAX GOLEMBO and MELISSA GRIFFIN
    Good Morning AmericaFebruary 4, 2019
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    Wild weather in the West: California faces dangerous flooding as snow strikes Seattle originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

    The week is starting with wild weather for the West Coast.

    As Southern California faces dangerous flooding, unusual snowfall struck Seattle Monday morning, prompting all of the city's public schools to close.

    The snow is still coming down in West Seattle. The wind is a bit gustier as well with the higher elevation. #KOMOnews pic.twitter.com/ILnvPrzsci

    — Jordan Treece (@JTreece406) February 4, 2019

    The wind chill in Seattle plunged to 10 degrees Monday. The National Weather Service is urging residents there to stay off the roads if possible.

    PHOTO: A truck drives on a snow covered road early in the morning in Seattle, Feb. 4, 2019. (KOMO)
    PHOTO: A truck drives on a snow covered road early in the morning in Seattle, Feb. 4, 2019. (KOMO)
    PHOTO: A lone car finds its way along an otherwise deserted street through snow and a cold wind Monday morning, Feb. 4, 2019, in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/AP)
    PHOTO: A lone car finds its way along an otherwise deserted street through snow and a cold wind Monday morning, Feb. 4, 2019, in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/AP)
    PHOTO: Dave Wilkinson, of the Washington Dept. of Transportation, checks out a new street adjacent to the brand new State Route 99 tunnel on its first day of service during a winter storm Monday morning, Feb. 4, 2019, in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/AP)
    PHOTO: Dave Wilkinson, of the Washington Dept. of Transportation, checks out a new street adjacent to the brand new State Route 99 tunnel on its first day of service during a winter storm Monday morning, Feb. 4, 2019, in Seattle. (Elaine Thompson/AP)

    (MORE: West Coast braces for more rain after flash flooding causes mudslides in Southern California)

    Meanwhile, in Southern California, strong storms sparked dangerous mudslides, harsh winds and flash floods this weekend.

    Heavy rain triggered flash flooding in Santa Barbara County, where half an inch of rain fell in just five minutes.

    Highway 154 remains closed indefinitely near Lake Cachuma. A drainage culvert is 30 feet under water and needs to be cleared. Hwy. 154 is closed between Santa Barbara and State Route 246. It is open on the Santa Ynez side. Photos courtesy of Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Dept. pic.twitter.com/fV8tNpB0nz

    — Jim Shivers (@JimEShivers) February 4, 2019

    Mandatory evacuations were ordered in Malibu on Saturday because of debris flow.

    Los Angeles County saw 6 inches of rain in some areas.

    Happening Now! The bridge at Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon taken by Ranger Thomas. Please remain out of closed areas to avoid placing emergency crews in danger- be safe! #LARain pic.twitter.com/MNLdBcTWfV

    — MRCAParks (@MRCAParks) February 2, 2019

    Ventura Beach RV Park located at 800 W. Main Street remains under mandatory evacuation until 8 am Sunday. Stay informed about road closures and storm impacts at https://t.co/guCHkKgylp. Here is footage of the RV Park at approximately 12:30 pm today. #stormwatch #venturacounty pic.twitter.com/V6TFIILDml

    — Ventura Police (@Ventura_PD) February 2, 2019

    (MORE: 5 natural disasters that devastated the US in 2018)

    The mudslide and flooding threats are ongoing this week.

    A flash flood warning was issued Monday at the burn areas scorched by wildfires in Malibu.

    #lasd Avoid PCH from Ventura County line to Kanan rd. Multiple closers due to rock slides and debris flow pic.twitter.com/wDnz5AotLT

    — LA County Sheriff's (@LASDHQ) February 2, 2019

    Heavy rain will continue Monday night in parts of Central and Southern California.

    (MORE: Husband and wife, ages 92 and 82, lose home in California wildfire, vow to rebuild: 'That's our home. We have to')

    By Tuesday morning, the heaviest precipitation will move inland but lingering rain will continue along the California coast.

    About 2 more inches of rain is forecast in coastal areas of the Golden State.

    State Route 23 (Decker Road) is closed for #Caltrans to clean mud and rock slides. See current state highway closures and conditions at https://t.co/O37Qesrybo pic.twitter.com/LJruKXWJ7f

    — Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) February 3, 2019

    And Northern California isn't immune from the wild West Coast weather.

    In the Sierra Mountains, a blizzard warning is in effect for whiteout conditions and heavy snow.

    The massive piles of snow have closed the June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain ski resorts for the day.

    It's officially a blizzard here in Mammoth with another 7-10" of snow since 6AM. Main Lodge is closed due to blizzard conditions as is June Mountain. Travel is not advised.

    Current storm total: 58-81" and counting. pic.twitter.com/6dOm5VgH5S

    — MammothMountain (@MammothMountain) February 4, 2019

    Due to the extreme weather conditions we’ve experiencing (a.k.a. the biggest storm of the season), we will be closed today Monday, Feb 4. We’ve got lots of shoveling to do. pic.twitter.com/0TL1mCdT6H

    — June Mountain (@JuneMountain) February 4, 2019
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