LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Forecasters are predicting an atmospheric river headed toward California next week has Lake County and part of the North Coast region right in its bull's-eye.

The storm is expected to hit from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5, according to the National Weather Service.

Lake County is forecast to receive heavy rain, along with the potential for heavy snow in the higher elevations. The forecast calls for the county to have an 80% chance of above-average precipitation.

More precipitation is expected through the middle of February, based on the extended forecast.

At the same time, temperatures are generally forecast to be above average.

In the run up to next week, rain is expected through Saturday night, with a break until early next week, as the new storms head in.

The U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook shows that none of California currently is in drought or forecast to experience it.

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