A series of atmospheric river-fueled storms are pounding the West with powerful winds, drenching rain, heavy mountain snow and churning up massive waves and dangerous seas just off the coast. The seemingly never-ending series of storms began over the weekend but turned deadly early this week in California.

Expect a lot of clouds and a north wind keeping things cool, especially on Christmas Day when temps may only reach the 40s. A new storm system will roll in on Thursday, bringing rain and thunder, particularly to the southeast,