A major pattern change could bring severe weather and flooding to start 2023

The severe weather threat for next week in the south is increasing. A series of Atmospheric Rivers will also continue to pound the West to start 2023 Chapters: New Year's Warm-Up: 00:54 Severe Weather In South: 02:02 Flooding Potential And Crushing Snow In West: 03:52 The Pineapple Express will give California, Washington, and Oregon some of the most Impactful whether to start the new year. Behind the Christmas Blizzard and Arctic Chill, temperatures are rebounding significantly. Temperatures will be running 20-30 degrees above normal from the Great Lakes into the Northeast through New Year’s Day. The extra warmth and moisture however will set the stage for the possibility of another round of severe weather in the Deep South Monday into Tuesday. In the West. Rounds of heavy rain and snow and snow will continue and intensify well into the first week of 2023. While the rain is much needed, heavy rain could cause flash flooding and mudslides throughout California. Feet of snow will be expected in the highway elevations of the Sierra Nevada mountains.