Axios

The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered a temporary pause on the removal and shipment of contaminated waste from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment site, AP reports.

Why it matters: East Palestine residents have been reporting diagnoses of chemical bronchitis and other health conditions, which they attribute to the Feb. 3 crash.

More heavy rainfall, gusty winds, thunderstorms and snow swept through the Golden State on Saturday.

Where it stands: Heavy precipitation and strong winds continue to impact central and southern California, with flood, blizzard and winter storm warnings in effect throughout parts of the state, per the Weather Prediction Center.

A rare, powerful winter storm is directing a firehose of moisture at large parts of California, causing blizzard conditions in the hills and mountains near Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego.

The big picture: This storm prompted the first blizzard warnings in L.A. and Ventura Counties since 1989, and the first-ever blizzard warning issued by the Weather Service's San Diego office, for the San Bernardino mountains.