In the Los Angeles area, the burn scars that carry the highest risk are those from the Eaton and Palisades fires from January and the Bridge fire from the fall.

Meanwhile, Portland coated its streets with 2,000 gallons of liquid anti-icer while officials in Oregon and Idaho opened emergency shelters to prepare for a punishing mix of snow and ice starting Thursday.

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the District of Columbia, parts of Maryland, and northern Virginia due to expected heavy snowfall. The warning will be in effect from 1 PM today until 7 AM tomorrow, with snow accumulations expected between 3 to 8 inches, according to the National Weather Service.

Northern California is bracing for another winter storm this week, which is set to bring heavy rain and snow and impact holiday travelers. Here's the timing and totals we're expecting.

Unplowed snow on neighborhood roads could cause some schools to delay opening Thursday, or even close. For many school systems, it will mark the third straight day of disruption. On Tuesday, many schools dismissed early or closed because of the incoming storm.

Many schools in Maryland and Virginia will be closed on Wednesday as the region continues to contend with the latest batch of winter weather that brought inches of snow and ice. Some schools were disrupted on Tuesday and dismissed students early,