'Pineapple Express' from Hawaii set to soak California

California is bracing for its wettest storm of the winter as the "Pineapple Express" is set to dump up to 8 inches (20 cm) of rain and 8 feet (2.44 m) of snow on areas of the state, raising risks of flooding and mudslides, meteorologists said.

from Reuters: U.S. https://reut.rs/2Sxmlcv