flood boat. no. unfortunately, he capsized and disappeared before the rescuers could get to him. rescuers will resume their search at daylight. >> southern californians are busy stacking sandbags ahead of two pacific storms that are expected to pound the state, starting today. the next few days will likely see the most rain fall in california since spring of 2011. that rain is also bringing the threat of flooding and mudslides, especially around the foothills that have been burned by wildfires last month. >> and of course california needs this rain and mountain snow so much. >> accu weather meteorologist jim dickey is tracking the pacific storm and another one hitting the northeast. good morning, jim. >> good morning, john and marci. we are tracking snow across the east into new england. through the early morning hours. it is weak but it will travel along the i-95 corridor. boston, south and west, new york city into d.c. just picking up a coating to an inch or show but leaving roadways slick. meanwhile, dealing with brutal cold along the upper midwest. northern plains minus 13, early morning low minneapolis. minus 3 in chicago.