Heavy Rain Across the Southern US; Unsettled Pattern in the Pacific Northwest

A storm system will bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and flooding threats to portions of the Southern Plains Friday, the Lower Mississippi Valley Saturday, and the Southeast into the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday. High elevation snow and mixed precipitation and rain in the lower elevations will impact the Pacific Northwest this weekend before a stronger system moves in early next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 10:26:21 pm PST

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National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area, CA

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National Weather Service Los Angeles, CA

High Surf Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory

Small Craft Advisory

Beach Hazards Statement

High Transportation Risk

Probability of 0.50 inch of rain Monday

Expected 24 Hour Snowfall Totals - Mon & Tue

We are expecting dense fog in the San Joaquin Valley with visibilities down to a quarter-mile or less from midnight tonight through 10 AM Saturday. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 2:00 PM PST - Rain is expected to begin Sunday and continue into much of next week. For the first part of the system, here are the latest probabilities of locations receiving at least 0.50 inch of precipitation. Snow levels will begin at 5,000-6,000 feet but will lower to 3,000-4,000 feet as we progress towards the middle of the week. Stay tuned to the latest updates!

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Heavy Rain Across the Southern US; Unsettled Pattern in the Pacific Northwest

NWS Forecast Office Hanford, CA