A formidable winter storm is set to affect Central California until mid-week, resulting in notable shifts in weather conditions. Beginning last night, the storm is set to bring significant rain and snow until Tuesday, with potential snowfall reaching up to 4 feet in the Sierra Nevada.
A Winter Storm Warning is currently active for regions above 6,500 feet, lasting until Wednesday afternoon, accompanied by wind gusts of up to 50 mph. Up to an inch of rain is anticipated in the San Joaquin Valley, with a 90% chance for Fresno and Merced.
Travel and outdoor activities will face significant disruptions due to snowfall and heavy rain, especially in the Sierra foothills and valleys. There will be a temporary enhancement in conditions by Friday.
A significant storm brought heavy snowfall and unprecedented rainfall to California, leading to minor landslides and flooding in various streets. Meanwhile, on the other side of the nation, blizzard and winter storm warnings were issued for regions stretching from the Northeast to central Appalachia on Saturday.
A powerful storm swept across the West Coast earlier this week, resulting in the tragic loss of two lives and leaving hundreds of thousands without power, particularly in the Seattle region, before its fierce winds continued into Northern California.
In an unprecedented weather event, Santa Rosa, California, experienced its highest rainfall over a three-day span, accumulating approximately 32 cm of rain by Friday evening, as reported by the National Weather Service in the Bay Area.