National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Pacific Storm Impacting Hawaii; Atmospheric River Brings Precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and Northern California

A strong weather system will bring the potential for flash flooding, severe thunderstorms, strong to locally damaging non-thunderstorm winds, and high elevation snow to the Hawaiian Islands. Precipitation will overspread most of the eastern third of the country. A prolonged atmospheric river will bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to the Pacific Northwest and California into the Rockies. Read More >

Rain returns to our area on Friday as a series of systems impacts our region. The peak time period for the initial wave of light to moderate rainfall is anticipated Friday and into Saturday. Additional rounds of rainfall are forecast next week. Some of the storm systems could bring impactful rain amounts and windy conditions. There has been increasing confidence in impacts for the North Bay, with the forecast trending farther south, however, there's uncertainty with respect to this. In the meantime, clean out gutters/drains of leaves and also anticipate longer commute times on Friday and into next week. There's medium confidence in the forecast at this time, so check in with us for forecast updates at weather.gov/mtr.
Rain is on the way this week. Are you ready? Now's your opportunity to be prepared. Clean gutters and storm drains, find your rain gear, and make sure your car is in good shape for wet conditions.
Strong winds return on Monday Evening and into Tuesday. There is a medium potential (40-60%) for 35+ mph gusts across the area. There is also a medium potential (40-60%) for 50+ mph wind gusts across North Bay Mountains, East Bay Hills, Santa Cruz Mountains, and Big Sur Coastline Wind impacts include downed tree branches, displacement of loose objects, and difficult driving for high profile vehicles, especially along the coast.

 

Text Product Selector (Selected product opens in current window)