Parts of northern California could see up to a foot of rain, but Phoenix will remain dry and warmer than usual.

Heavy precipitation is falling mostly in mountain areas. A flood watch in also in effect for the coast of central California, including the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Valley.

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

At atmospheric river continues to slam portions of California Tuesday, with multiple inches of rain expected until Wednesday. morning.