The Los Angeles area continues to receive "beneficial rain" as an atmospheric river lingers over the region. Another storm is expected to develop next week.

A winter storm that continues to bring showers to Southern California Friday is turning out to be a bigger rain producer than a system that dropped less than an inch of measurable rain on most of the region earlier this week.

Forecasters say 'Pineapple Express' storm will probably be beneficial for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, helping to reduce the risk of wildfires.