The second in a series of atmospheric river storms is set to arrive in Northern California on Monday, prompting flood watches for much of the region and a winter storm warning up in the Sierra.

A stronger atmospheric river is set to hit Northern California on Monday and then hit Los Angeles County on Tuesday, aiding hopes of a more definitive end to a devastating fire weather season for Southern California.

The West Coast is in the middle of a long-lasting and potent atmospheric river event, which will bring days of heavy rain and mountain snow throughout the week ahead.

It's not only a California soaking, but also lowland snowfall for the Pacific Northwest. Here's our latest forecast.