Southern California welcomed a surge of moisture that forecasters say could be the first in a series of early March storms, including a potential atmospheric river.

Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit against electricity company Southern California Edison, alleging its equipment started the Eaton Fire in January. The Eaton Fire was active for 24 days, burned over 14,

Snow levels will lower to 3,500 feet or less with four to seven inches possible for elevations of about 5,000 feet. A winter storm warning issued by weather officials for mountain

A Pacific storm system moved into Southern California on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, a chance of thunderstorms and even a "remote risk of tornadoes," the National Weather Service said. Residents in Southern California's burn areas are preparing for possible debris and mud flows however,

Rain and snow are expected to fall across Southern California through Thursday, March 6, before conditions dry up over the weekend. In the Inland Empire and Orange County, precipitation moved in on Wednesday,

Sierra Madre city leaders issued an evacuation warning​ in anticipation of the upcoming weather event. The warning will be in effect until 6 a.m.

Los Angeles and Southern California will see periods of rain over the next three days with thunderstorms and even the possibility of weak tornadoes as a storm soaks the region. Rainfall rates will be light to moderate,