Multiple weather agencies in California are reporting ongoing showers, light to moderate rain, and mountain snow across various regions. The rainfall totals range from a few hundredths of an inch near the coast to one-quarter to one-third inch on the coastal slopes of San Bernardo County mountains. Thunderstorms with hail, gusty winds, and possible tornado warnings have been issued in some areas, including Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties. Snow levels are dropping to around 2,000 to 3,000 feet, with accumulating hail reported in some locations.
1pm hour radar view: showers continue with a chance for isolated thunder and hail associated with stronger cells. Showers should decrease in coverage for a time overnight into Monday. #CAwx 3/3/2024 https://t.co/m8FOjOJgNS https://t.co/qCwcYB9LVO
Isolated to scattered rain showers (snow showers at higher elevations) continue across the region this morning and are expected to continue throughout the day. #CAwx #BayAreaWX https://t.co/SUa2x06nNL
9am radar update: a mix of sun and showers continue today with a chance for hail, isolated thunder into the PM and early evening. #CAwx 3/3/2024 https://t.co/NNuk13MrTf
Showers continue across the region late this evening. Brief heavy downpours are possible overnight. #CAwx #LARain https://t.co/O1hEqmsOco
Radar update to 6:40pm tornado warning until 7pm into San Benito County #CAwx 3/2/2024 https://t.co/6iFythpwaU https://t.co/JQm2mrHM80
Tornado warning until 7:00pm for SE Santa Cruz and NW San Benito Counties per NWS for a radar detected rotation warranting a warning “Tornado Warning National Weather Service San Francisco CA 629 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2024 The National Weather Service in The San Francisco Bay Area… https://t.co/0ZjqzCx75n
TORNADO WARNING for far southern Santa Cruz county until 6:45pm. A couple areas of rotation embedded within the line of storms making its way inland. #CAwx https://t.co/OdzZ809lkk
Now moving onshore as of 6:12 pm Strong wind and very high rain rates and likely some hail #CAwx 3/2/2024 https://t.co/A6tvDOXsSH https://t.co/UR4Umsj5rI
Now near Watsonville as of 6:12 pm Strong wind and very high rain rates and likely some hail #CAwx 3/2/2024 https://t.co/0D0jjbLINc https://t.co/UR4Umsj5rI
Strong thunderstorms with hail, gusty wind and runoff flooding producing rain rates with this line of storms near Santa Cruz to Morgan Hill. The latest on @nbcbayarea at 6pm #CAwx 3/2/2024 https://t.co/IndoAPATrq https://t.co/ex9jRs8TLP
Approaching 6pm: Thunderstorm chances ongoing… Santa Cruz and along the coast where marine warnings for severe thunderstorms continue. Gusty wind, accumulating hail and snow levels between 2,000 to 3,000 feet possible tonight. Briefly lower with intense storms. #CAwx 3/2/2024 https://t.co/eIGew5K4PR
Busy start to the evening on radar … between the severe thunderstorm prompted special marine warnings and seeing snow at elevations 3,500 ft up around the Central Bay Area (Mt Diablo inided) and slightly lower snow levels across the North Bay mountains #CAwx 3/2/2024 https://t.co/j440HonJYJ
4pm radar update: severe t-storms warranting a special marine weather warning for potentially damaging gusts including potential for waterspouts until 5:15 pm. Once this moves onshore, accumulating hail and briefly lower snow levels in the mtns also possible #CAwx 3/2/2024 https://t.co/Ajf12u5nPk https://t.co/TNItaQNrPs
Now and Next: rain on the increase again, the rest of the afternoon into the evening with isolated thunderstorms (hail/gusty wind). Snow levels will be dropping tonight as well. #CAwx 3/2/2024 https://t.co/s9E6MPFLcP https://t.co/ltC78G3Hwr
Rain showers and possible thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage this afternoon and into the evening. Expect brief moderate to heavy rainfall and small hail (pea size or smaller). #CAwx #BayAreaWX https://t.co/Mpjh3lTteR
Periods of light to moderate rain are expected to continue into Sunday morning. Here's model output from the HRRR is indicating rain will be fairly scattered in coverage with dry periods at times. #CAwx https://t.co/CCFXvzTMAR
Hello, friends: Expect rounds of showers around the Monterey Bay Area through the evening and into the overnight. Brief heavy rain is possible along with a slight chance of lightning and small hail. Winds will remain gusty at times. #CAwx https://t.co/a1hfEKSBpx
Off and on convective showers (with possible thunderstorms) will continue this afternoon through the evening. Some of the activity may contain lightning, graupel/small hail, and gusty winds. Our office views below to the northwest and west from Sand Point. #wawx https://t.co/JJem3mxbdP
📡🥪Lunchtime Radar Update!🥪📡 Light showers are present in the Valley along with light to moderate snow showers across the mountains. We are expecting another surge of moisture later this afternoon to bring Valley rain showers/isolated t-storms and heavy mountain snow. #CAwx https://t.co/3K6UirePr8
11am radar loop: less shower activity for the moment, but the trend will be to increase again into the PM and early evening thanks to a boost from daytime heating in a chilly air environment 🥶 #CAwx 3/2/2024 https://t.co/MWVGksRc7I https://t.co/ltC78G3Hwr
Good morning! Here's a look at the latest rainfall totals since last night. Periods of light to locally moderate rain and mountain snow will continue through the day! https://t.co/UAtQmHTkpx #CAwx https://t.co/bmGJjcnL7u
Showers are expected to increase in coverage this morning with hourly rainfall ranging from a few hundredths of an inch near the coast to as much as one-quarter to one-third inch on the coastal slopes of the San Bernardo County mountains. The snow level is around 6000 feet. #cawx https://t.co/ukSb5ir40S
Showers continue through the day today, with a distinct lull this morning before a final push tonight. Light rain lingers into Sunday with another system coming through during the middle of the week. #cawx https://t.co/4wQWuIdPFF