A ferocious, multiday winter storm that blanketed the Midwest is now leaving its mark in the West, with a separate winter storm threatening rain and snow in Southern California. On Friday, the National Weather Service issued rare blizzard warnings -- the San Bernardino County mountains could receive up to 5 feet of snow, with more rare warnings for Los Angeles and Ventura counties. High winds, flooding and the potential for icy conditions are all possible. California already endured rounds of deadly flooding in January, and the incoming storm will add to those worries, as well as increase the risk of mudslides and other dangerous weather events.

The temperature has dropped to 41°F at the Los Angeles International Airport and the rain has already started in the Santa Monica Mountains. The storm will bring moderate to heavy rains and snow as low as 2,500 feet, with snow levels rising above 4,000 feet throughout the day, and is predicted to grow