NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - The northern region of the Golden State is welcoming an abundance of wet weather this week, with a parade of storms from the Pacific Ocean bringing seven to 10 inches of rain to the area.
Forecasters have issued flood warnings and travel delay notices in portions of the Sierra Nevada and Northern California, expecting a mix of rain, snow, and wind to continue for up to seven days, according to The New York Times. A large portion of the state was under a flood watch through Monday, including the North Bay, the Sacramento Valley, and the northern portion of the San Joaquin Valley, the source stated.
Northern California is forecast to receive 3 to 7 inches of rain across coastal areas and valleys, and 7 to 10 inches in the coastal mountains over the next week, with the heaviest rain expected across Northern and Central California through Monday. The storm will push south Tuesday through Thursday as a colder system affects the area.
The state’s Southern regions may see half an inch to two inches of rain, with coastal cities recording up to three inches, and coastal mountains five to 10 inches.
Both rain and snow are expected in Northern California’s mountain regions, with snow forecast to fall at locations above 8,000 feet in elevation through the weekend and into Monday. This is expected to bring a much-needed boost to the snowpack, a key source of water for California and Nevada. Overall, the rain and snowstorms are predicted to bring beneficial precipitation to most locations, boosting the state’s water supply.
ANUK will continue to monitor these storms and their impact on the state’s growing regions and fresh transportation.
