Feet of mountain snow, severe thunderstorms and strong winds round out the multiple threats the state is facing. Part of California State Route 138 washes away from flooding Wednesday, outside of Wrightwood, California. One person near a burn scar had to rescued by helicopter on Christmas Eve, Los Angeles City Fire Department Capt. Roughly 120 emergency personnel from several jurisdictions worked overnight Christmas Eve into Christmas Day helping residents. Impossible travel conditions in the mountainsA family walks with their dog during heavy snow near Donner Lake in Truckee in California on Christmas Eve.

Source: CNN December 25, 2025 17:33 UTC