Recent weather events in California have led to record-breaking precipitation levels for May, with several areas surpassing their monthly rainfall averages in just one day. Downtown San Francisco recorded 0.90 inches of rain, exceeding the May average of 0.70 inches. Similarly, Santa Rosa, Oakland, Concord, and Livermore exceeded their averages, with Marin, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz counties experiencing the highest totals ranging from 1 to 1.90 inches. Additionally, the Sierra Nevada experienced its snowiest day of the season, marking a significant late-season weather event. Notably, Ben Lomond, Mt. Tam, and Fairfax recorded rainfall totals of 1.90, 1.89, and 1.87 inches respectively, and the storm became the biggest single day producer of the season at UCB_CSSL.
Wow... what a May storm for the Sierra! https://t.co/la6fRGcBX6
The snowiest days of the 2023-24 winter season in parts of the Sierra was this weekend ... May 5th. Talk about a late-season clinch! https://t.co/0FKU9mn38x
'End of snow' update: Sierra Nevada gets snowiest day of season in May. https://t.co/YXrW0PmgRf
Weekend Precipitation Report: https://t.co/FoUWBbw5Xj (scroll to the bottom for totals) #CAwx https://t.co/IS9ra9MeL5
Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from brief but potent storm in California | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/tIO2DfoB5q
Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from brief but potent California storm https://t.co/fALCStrM7X https://t.co/RILj7VMAMP
An exceptional storm by May standards… also just became the biggest single day producer of the season at @UCB_CSSL 🤯 #Mayuary 5/5/2024 @nbcbayarea @NBCLA https://t.co/0V881GPQz1
Here's a look at the recent rainfall totals. Many areas exceeded their monthly normal for May. Top honors: 🥇Ben Lomond 1.90" 🥈Mt. Tam 1.89" 🥉Fairfax 1.87" https://t.co/2dwvtlFaBR
Now that the rain has diminished, let's reflect on some rainfall totals for the last 24 hours. Highest rainfall total occurred in Marin, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz counties! Ranging from 1-1.90 inches. #CAwx
Now that the rain has diminished, let's reflect on some rainfall totals. Highest rainfall total occurred in Marin, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz counties! Ranging from 1-1.88 inches. #CAwx
Needless to say this time of year daily rainfall averages are pretty low… most areas exceeded that less than an hour today. Instead we chased > surpassed some May monthly averages. Santa Rosa: 1.27” avg SF Downtown: 0.70” avg Oakland: 0.75” avg Concord: 0.51” avg Livermore:… https://t.co/lWav5NmtOx https://t.co/CDXNbvM6M8
Rain totals through 2 PM: statistically significant in that many areas exceeding are the monthly average in a single day. Total should continue climbing, especially around the south bay in Santa Cruz mountains for another one to two hours. #CAwx 5/4/2024 https://t.co/pVpIJNI4Jh
As of 1 pm, 0.90 inches of rain so far today and this month for Downtown San Francisco. This puts us above the May monthly average of 0.70 inches.