After a brief break of relentless rain and snow, Northern California is bracing itself for yet another storm event starting Thursday evening. Meanwhile, storms will also hit the southern part of the state,

Forecasters say 'pineapple express' storm will probably be beneficial for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, helping to reduce the risk of wildfires.

A slow-moving low-pressure system will linger over the Southwest, bringing steady rain through at least Monday.