Storm System Arrives in Bay Area
A storm is moving into the Bay Area, with scattered showers expected to begin around noon on Thursday. Local news outlets are advising residents in areas from San Lorenzo to Mountain View to prepare for wet weather conditions throughout the day.
- Thursday's isolated morning showers will be followed by a mix of sun and clouds in the afternoon, with dry conditions expected to last through Saturday. - A more significant series of storms is forecast to begin Sunday and continue through Presidents Day week, expected to bring between 1 to 4 inches of rain to the Bay Area by Wednesday. - The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for northwest-facing beaches, effective from 10 PM Thursday to 4 AM Saturday, warning of an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. - Breaking waves along the coast are forecast to be between 14 to 19 feet during the advisory period. - This change in weather is driven by a jet stream, previously directed at Canada, that has now shifted towards California, opening a path for storm systems after a dry month. - The upcoming storms next week are projected to be the coldest of the winter so far, potentially lowering the snow line to 2,500 feet by Tuesday night. - This could result in snow on the Bay Area's highest peaks, including Mount Hamilton and Mount Diablo.
