Crews cleared mud from key California highways as forecasters warned Sunday that more thunderstorms were on the way after downpours and high tides caused flooding, road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars.

After a brief pause, the La Niña winter weather pattern is back and is expected to bring cold air to the Northern Tier and possible snow and rain along the East Coast.

Highways were blocked and a regional airport shut down on Saturday when the latest in a long run of drenching rainstorms coincided with especially high tides.

Sunday will bring strong winds with maximum gusts around 35 mph. While it’ll be in the 40s in central Pennsylvania, temperatures will drop below freezing across the northwestern half of the state. Travel may be affected in western mountain areas due to blustery winds, slippery roads and reduced visibility.

After a sopping start to the new year, Southern California's persistent drizzle is expected to wrap up by late Tuesday, ushering in a period of dry conditions, warmer temperatures and even some Santa Ana winds by the weekend,

Rain swept across Iowa from Thursday, Jan. 8, to early Friday, Jan. 9, leaving some areas of the state with more than an inch of precipitation.

Another winter storm moved through the Bay Area on Monday, bringing more rain, minor coastal flooding and a chance of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

Ice and freezing rain could have major impacts on roads, driveways and sidewalks in Massachusetts Wednesday morning. The WBZ Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the icy, wintry mix. The precipitation began Tuesday night. It will stay light and spotty for the most part, continuing through Wednesday morning.