Storm timeline in the San Francisco Bay Area: Main storm passes in the morning with extended afternoon showers

Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 4:01 pm

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — The main band of rain passes this morning. Tonight and Monday will be a small lingering downpour with a break.

The highest results will be in the North Bay. All day gusty south wind at a speed of 20-30 m/s.

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The rain will stop tonight and Monday.

Atmospheric River targets the Bay Area Monday through Wednesday, focusing on southern California. It will be a more solid system descending from the Gulf of Alaska.

Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties may receive 1 to 3 inches of rain at higher elevations, while 0.50 to 1 inch of rain is expected in the Valleys, San Francisco, East Bay, and North Bay with winds of 30 to 50 mph to the highest elevations.

Be prepared for slippery, wet roads, possible downed trees and power outages along the central coast.

WINTER STORM WARNING through Wednesday morning for the Greater Lake Tahoe area. Snowfall 6-24 inches except 1-2 feet above 6000 feet. Wind gusts can reach 75 miles per hour.

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