Bad weather "isolates" California / Major city roads are closed

California has been "isolated" because the entire city is now under the control of an unusual weather situation.

Heavy rains have forced partial and full closures of major roads. While crews work to assess the damage and clear debris, some measures remain uncertain.

The storm has caused major flooding, landslides and broken rainfall records from decades across the area, while a new storm is approaching.

Record mountain snowfall and destructive winds are expected next.

The first storm, which affected a large part of the country on Wednesday, including Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento.

The heaviest rainfall is expected between midday Thursday and early Friday morning, until then authorities are urging caution. /CNA 

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