uncertain future. we missed christmas and nears coming up, we have a big fear. we are trying to clear out beds but there are quite literally no beds in this hospital. it s just as easy as getting vaccinated, being wise about who you re around. at this point, i m just asking for your help. reporter: and we also learned tonight the white house lifted a temporary ban on travel from eight south african countries nears day, a decision the world health organization has been urging, jamie. reporter: and the the world health organization also said today santa is immune from covid so we have good news ahead of christmas. nancy chen, thank you. a. yuccas: a powerful winter storm could bring five to eight feet of snow to the sierra nevada, while other parts of the country could be in store for a record warm christmas day. cbs s lonnie quinn joins us now with the latest forecast. talk about extreme, lonnie.