Rain and snow are soaking the Northern California region this Tuesday, leading to localized flooding and traffic impacts.

Satellite estimates and computer models show Sinlaku at super-typhoon strength, packing sustained winds near 180 mph and gusts reportedly reaching 220 mph, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A storm from the Pacific is forecast to spin slowly toward California later this week before drifting inland over the weekend, ...

Wednesday; expect valley rain, Sierra snow and possible thunderstorms Tuesday. Check road and chain conditions.