The latest atmospheric river arrived on Wednesday in the Bay Area with damaging winds bringing down trees, the threat of thunderstorms, and possible snow in the highest peaks.The storm which began sweeping over the North Bay in the morning was sliding south throughout the afternoon and evening.

A fast-moving storm system is sweeping into the Bay Area and Central Coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and the possibility of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. A wind advisory is in effect from 8 a.

A colossal storm could bring hurricane-force winds, major flooding, blizzard conditions and tornadoes to much of the U.S. later this week.

A storm soaking the state on Wednesday and Thursday is bringing new danger to the area hit by wildfires earlier this year.

At 2:01 p.m. on Wednesday, the NWS Sacramento CA released an updated winter storm watch valid from Thursday 11 p.m. until Friday 11 p.m. The watch is for Shasta Lake and Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County as well as Shasta County.

Despite Caltrans' best efforts to keep roads clear, the combination of snow, wind and limited visibility could make travel dangerous.