Wild weather in the West: California faces dangerous flooding as snow strikes Seattle
Public schools in Seattle are closed Monday as the roads are coated with snow.
The week is starting with wild weather for the West Coast.
As Southern California faces dangerous flooding, unusual snowfall struck Seattle Monday morning, prompting all of the city's public schools to close.
The wind chill in Seattle plunged to 10 degrees Monday. The National Weather Service is urging residents there to stay off the roads if possible.
Meanwhile, in Southern California, strong storms sparked dangerous mudslides, harsh winds and flash floods this weekend.
Heavy rain triggered flash flooding in Santa Barbara County, where half an inch of rain fell in just five minutes.
Mandatory evacuations were ordered in Malibu on Saturday because of debris flow.
Los Angeles County saw 6 inches of rain in some areas.
The mudslide and flooding threats are ongoing this week.
A flash flood warning was issued Monday at the burn areas scorched by wildfires in Malibu.
Heavy rain will continue Monday night in parts of Central and Southern California.
By Tuesday morning, the heaviest precipitation will move inland but lingering rain will continue along the California coast.
About 2 more inches of rain is forecast in coastal areas of the Golden State.
And Northern California isn't immune from the wild West Coast weather.
In the Sierra Mountains, a blizzard warning is in effect for whiteout conditions and heavy snow.
The massive piles of snow have closed the June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain ski resorts for the day.