Following a brief lull in the stormy pattern, California residents are on track to be doused by another atmospheric river, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. Through early this week, the drier stretch will persist across much of the West coast;

An atmospheric river is pounding Northern California with heavy rain and the threat of flooding before heading to Southern California.

While the wet weather may bring an end to a devastating run of wildfires in the state, it could also cause flooding and other hazards.