After a chilly and dry start to the week, Northern California's weather pattern is about to change. The next winter storm is set to bring major impacts to commuters and holiday travelers by the end of the week with heavy rain,

Californians can expect heavy rain, mountain snow and strong winds this week as another atmospheric river brings winter storms over the state.

Snow, sleet and freezing rain were expected to continue pummeling the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic states Wednesday, while California readied for a storm that could flood areas ravaged by