Flood in Nevada County, California

California Highway Patrol reported roadway flooding of the westbound lane at State Route 174 and Brunswick Drive from heavy rain.

A warm atmospheric river system brought periods of heavy rain, road flooding and gusty winds from February 1st through 2nd. This brought 48 hour totals from 5 to 10 inches of rain over the mountains, to 3 to 6 inches into the northern Sacramento Valley and for the foothills. Gusty southerly wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph were recorded in the Valley, with gusts up to 45 mph in the mountains and foothills, with some downed trees reporters. Roads were reported flooded, as well as covered with mud and rocks in some mountain areas. Snow levels were initially high, over 8000 feet, then dropped to around 5500 feet. Snow amounts were around 3 to 6 inches above 6000 feet, up to 8 inches for high peaks above 8000 feet.