Parts of northern and central California saw more than two inches of rain Tuesday as Southern Californians face rain through Friday.

The second peak of an ongoing atmospheric river storm arrived in Northern California Monday afternoon, prompting flood watches and a winter storm warning up in the Sierra.

The National Weather Service has issued warnings for severe weather in California, including heavy rain, snow, and strong winds.

An atmospheric river event that slammed California this week is expected to subside on Wednesday after causing some flooding, mudslides and major downpours in the northern part of the state. As of Wednesday morning,

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

Malibu's Pacific Coast Highway, which just reopened after last month's devastating Palisades Fire, is closing again Tuesday due to concerns about potential mudslides, landslides and debris flows from a prolonged atmospheric river event.