Winter Storm Warning Announced as 28 Inches of Snow, Dangerous 40 mph Winds Approach

The National Weather Service issued a new winter storm warning as parts of California are set to be hit with heavy rain and snow in the coming days.

"A lead mid to upper level trof will move into central California Thursday, followed by a much stronger system strengthening off the northern California/Pacific Northwest coast Friday and Saturday," the National Weather Service said, while revealing the potential for "heavy rains" along the California Coast Ranges and through the Sierra Thursday.