Weather moving west as California winter storm causes havoc with heavy snow, rain pummeling region

This morning, more than 30 million Americans are bracing for floods and blizzard conditions as treacherous weather batters parts of the country. In California, thunderstorms leading to a ground stop at LAX overnight. Departures bound for parts of California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona delayed. Some arrivals diverted to Ontario, California. Throughout the state, heavy snowfall hit the ground. Legit snow, like no joke, you know, not just a little dusting, but legit snow here in the East Bay Hills, snow on the invasive eucalyptus trees. From Big Bear to Lake Arrowhead, blizzard conditions making it nearly impossible to see.

Ice, snow and wind, bringing down power lines, closing highways, drivers left stranded in the dangerous conditions. The record rainfall in North Hollywood trapped at least five cars in water and powerful winds knocked down trees, one coming down on this home. I haven't lived here that long and I have a small baby and I'm glad no one's hurt. Others crushed cars beneath them. The storm brought down power lines and left homes and businesses in the dark. Big rigs on icy roads flew off in bankments. Another north in Portland, Oregon, the state seen more snow overnight.

A state highway worker injured after stopping to help a motorist. Policing the driver of the van hit ice crashing into the DOT truck. And in Michigan, nearly half a million customers still without power this morning after an ice storm blanketed parts of the state Wednesday with up to three quarters of an inch of ice. And this area has just been pummeled with rain. The LA River right behind me several feet higher with water than usual and there is no end in sight.

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