As the U.S. prepares to ring in the new year, California braces for more flash flooding and the Midwest and northeast are being hit with freezing temperatures and heavy snow.

After Christmas-week storms, two rounds of rainfall starting on New Year’s Eve could cause more flooding and mudslides.

For the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to intrude on the Rose Parade in Southern California, a venerable New Year's Day event that attracts thousands of spectators and i

A moderate to strong Santa Ana wind event will impact parts of Southern California on Monday and Tuesday. Weather officials say that since soils remain saturated from last week's winter storm, there is no concern for fire danger but there is an increased risk for downed or uprooted trees.

A high-wind watch was issued for much of Southern California, including near the Santa Ana Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County mountains and valleys, and the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning.