The National Weather Service warned of flooding risks in both San Diego and Los Angeles on Saturday. Blizzard warnings will remain in effect in mountainous areas surrounding Los Angeles and the Sierra Nevada farther north through Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, winter weather forced the closure of Yosemite National Park through Wednesday, the park announced on Saturday. A winter storm warning will remain in effect in those areas until 4 p.m. Sunday. A winter storm watch is in effect in Portland, Oregon starting Saturday evening and lasting until Sunday morning, with accumulations between 1 and 6 inches possible.
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