A potent late-season storm is impacting California this weekend, bringing a mix of heavy rain, gusty winds, and significant snowfall in higher elevations above 4000 feet. The storm, originating from the Gulf of Alaska, is causing temperatures to drop significantly across the state. In the Sierra Nevada, up to 18 inches of snow is expected, which could help mitigate fire threats later in the year. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for difficult travel conditions in mountain areas and advises checking road conditions before traveling. Coastal areas are experiencing reduced visibility due to fog, with visibility down to a quarter mile in places like Half Moon Bay. San Francisco has received 0.74 inches of rain, surpassing its average rainfall for May. The storm is expected to clear up by Sunday, making conditions more favorable for outdoor activities.
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
A storm system will bring cooler temps, gusty winds 🙴 light rain to the area this afternoon through early Sunday. Most areas will see light rain or drizzle, but with totals potentially up to 0.50 inch over NW SLO Co. and some mtn locations. #CAwx https://t.co/t7QPtrdBv2
Strong winds will increase through the afternoon/evening today across SE CA where gusts are likely to exceed 40 mph in some areas. Wind Advisories are in effect across much of Imperial Co and Joshua Tree National Park. Strong winds will then expand across AZ Sunday. #azwx #cawx https://t.co/wnIhlcmaQX
12 PM hour radar update: back edge to the rain now in the North Bay mostly on schedule should begin clearing into the evening farther south #CAwx 5/4/2024 https://t.co/ZRmrnyqpOd https://t.co/kWep4VJOGt
12 PM hour radar update: back edge to the rain now in the north bay mostly on schedule should begin clearing into the evening farther south #CAwx 5/4/2024 https://t.co/XpHUn6LE6i https://t.co/kWep4VJOGt
With 0.74 inches of rain through 11:43 a.m., San Francisco has eclipsed its average rainfall for the entire month of May (0.7 inches). #CAwx https://t.co/owzqnrFP5w
A classic winter storm moving through Northern California on May 4th… Raining and 48 degrees in San Francisco making it feel like a January day! What’s it looking like in your backyard? https://t.co/dHLANpFXxs
A classic winter storm moving through Northern California on May 4th… Raining and 48 degrees in San Francisco making it feel like a January day! https://t.co/o4aaAPdNPg
**Final Forecast Possible Rain&mountain snow amounts 9pm Saturday-3pm Sunday** A dying cold front will bring a band of widespread showers to the region early Sunday Am. Strong winds may gust to 70mph in some desert areas. There is an unusual amount of cold air for a May storm…
Stormy weather is back Saturday morning with a level 1 light storm. ABC7 meteorologist Lisa Argen has a timeline here: https://t.co/FG4d48GP8n https://t.co/FG4d48GP8n
Nearing 10am radar update: Peak rain rates with today’s storm rolling through now esp the narrow cold frontal rainband feature (wavy lines in orange) will see clearing with showers by PM to early evening. #CAwx 5/4/2024 https://t.co/AsgtSvxn8b https://t.co/1st7pSxpsK
Today's Weather 🌧️: Level 1 storm with showers, heavy at times, and increasing winds this morning. Watch @LisaArgenABC7 's Bay Area forecast here: https://t.co/hpf5XmCQqF https://t.co/gPE3aMibPn
A weather system is currently moving across the area and will continue to bring widespread rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds today. Here are the latest precipitation, snowfall, and wind forecasts. #cawx https://t.co/rWPJbgxW5b
A spring storm brought moderate rain to the Bay Area on Saturday morning, but the wet weather wasn’t expected to last long. Heavy snow was forecast for the Sierra. https://t.co/jSRPs8zCf8
Another line of strong showers will bring gusty winds to portions of the southern Sacramento Valley this morning. Wind gusts up to 40 mph are expected. 🍃Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. #cawx https://t.co/vPBQSHbCFU
STORM WATCH: If you're just waking up, rain is making its way through the Bay Area: Track with Live Doppler 7 here: https://t.co/iTuo8JeCAF https://t.co/of6KFqV2Kj
Good Saturday morning everyone! A low pressure system will produce clouds, wind and cool temperatures this weekend across SoCal - Spotty drizzle or light rain is possible this morning - and heavier rain is likely tonight - Sunday will be dry - Enjoy and stay safe! https://t.co/kgE9aLxPd5
Precipitation from the current weather system is starting to spread inland across interior NorCal this morning. Plan for showers, mountain snow, isolated thunderstorms, gusty winds, and much cooler temperatures today. Here is a look at the radar. #CAwx https://t.co/5Ub1q0Tsle
Gusty winds will develop tonight and continue through the day, especially in portions of the Northern/Central Sacramento Valley and Northeast Foothills where a Wind Advisory is in effect through 11 AM. #CAwx https://t.co/yrnMtaGtGM
Spring may be halfway through, but winter-like weather isn’t done with California just yet. A cold storm is forecast to descend on Northern and Central California on Saturday, resulting in a drop in temperatures, mountain snow, winds and a drenching rain. https://t.co/Gyj648l9by
Welcome … to “May-uary” blustery and much cooler highs in the 50s-60s and solid rain rates at times esp morning to early PM. Clearing skies Sunday with showers moving north into Monday. Should see warmer temps returning by midweek #CAwx 5/3/2024 https://t.co/KjxbE9M6LX
The warm and dry weather is about to end as a cold storm system from the Gulf of Alaska approaches this evening and moves through Saturday. Here's a model timing loop for forecast precipitation timing. #CAwx https://t.co/U7NF9kQPeW
Warm and breezy Saturday (windy in southeast CA!). Cooler and windy across the region Sunday. Peak wind gusts Saturday afternoon/night in first graphic. Peak wind gusts Sunday in second graphic. Difficult driving conditions in some areas. #azwx #cawx https://t.co/mDkaVvRpaz
A storm's moving in tomorrow morning, and it will bring heavy rain at times, along with much cooler weather. It will turn breezy to gusty. @SandhyaABC7 has your forecast here: https://t.co/hpf5XmCQqF https://t.co/px7MVzPNKq
A quick hitting and colder winter-like Spring storm will impact the region from Saturday through Sunday morning, bringing strong winds and brief periods of heavy Sierra snow with some spillover into NE CA & W NV. Winter-like conditions are likely in the Sierra. #CAwx #nvwx https://t.co/tongrjVtsK
Cinco de Mayo weekend will feel more like New Year's! Rain likely for the first half of Saturday, with gusty winds continuing even after the rain moves out. The wind will make Saturday's cold temperatures feel even colder... #CAwx https://t.co/z8jDjUZgpO
STORM TIMELINE: Soaking to start your Saturday, gusty & chillier! Heavy snow at times in #Sierra where Winter Storm Warning goes up. Weekend's not a washout. Plenty of sun Sunday & if you have #CincoDeMayo plans, it's looking good! #StormWatch #SanFrancisco #BayArea #forecast https://t.co/gC0fZe8dv7
Confidence continues to increase in a potent late season storm impacting the region this weekend. Here's the latest precipitation, snowfall, and wind gust forecasts from the afternoon update: #CAwx https://t.co/FqGnFLQNIo
A low pressure system will bring cooler temps, gusty winds, 🙴 light rain to the area this weekend. Rain chances start for the Central Coast Sat PM, and Sat night for Ventura 🙴 LA Counties. Highest rainfall totals will be focused on SLO and higher terrain. https://t.co/Yl6ROyCPyx
**Late Season Alaskan trough to bring big cool down and rain showers Sunday** After a nice day today winds and clouds will increase Saturday as a late season cold front brings heavy rains and Sierra snow to our north. It'll swing down into SoCal Sunday Am with a period of light… https://t.co/ZyyGKKSkwr
A weekend weather system will bring widespread rainfall and mountain snow. If you have travel plans, make sure to check the forecast and road conditions before you go! 🛣️:https://t.co/wAigFjpNZ3 ❄️: https://t.co/T2mzdMkXgK #CAwx https://t.co/wkLx9KcJQ8
Impressive upper low approaching the West Coast Saturday is set to deliver a robust IVT for early May into California. This upper trough will also bring snow into the Intermountain West on Sunday. Could be quite heavy & potentially disruptive in the Sierra Nevada. https://t.co/ZPhm5a0KPN
Impressive late-season low pressure system will bring short, sharp hit of cold rain (and mountain snow above ~4k ft) this wknd. Nearly everywhere in NorCal should see good soaking, w/lighter showers into SoCal. This will be quite a cold system by May standards... [1/4] #CAwx https://t.co/9aHL8XD4iy
'It's going to be a cold one': Late-season storm headed for California https://t.co/ULWfmXOxa1
Latest forecast on the quick-moving, late-season storm expected to hit California on Saturday, including details on rain, snow, wind and temperatures. #CAwx https://t.co/7H3dPyzVGn
Big changes coming tomorrow! A potent late spring storm will move in, bringing widespread Valley/foothills rain and mountain snow above 4000 feet (heavy at times). Be prepared for periods of difficult mountain travel. Here's a look at how this event may unfold tomorrow: #CAwx https://t.co/j1VXCpPgFk
A strong and cold storm is set to swing through the West Coast this weekend, bringing mountain snow and soaking rains to parts of California and the Pacific Northwest. The storm will also spread fierce winds across the interior West. https://t.co/PXkgGgjoFO
Unusually late & cold storm will hit California this weekend, with up to 18" of snow in Sierras. This is good news, as it could delay/lower fire threat. However, concerns about late summer & fall as it gets dry & hot. Report by @HazardWriter ⬇️ https://t.co/Ibeo0z7K1Q
Late season storm to bring light rain, cold temps, wind to Southern California this weekend https://t.co/mLx63FG4w1
Gusty winds will accompany the cold front this weekend. Here is latest wind gust forecast for Saturday morning through Monday morning. #CAwx #LAwind https://t.co/lSiKu5xvr6
A fast-moving storm could bring scattered showers across the Southland for parts of your weekend as clouds roll in and temps drop. But don't change your weekend plans just yet. @ABC7BriannaR has the new timing of the storm. This morning at 6 from ABC7. https://t.co/bm0PrZfc3p https://t.co/VgDSXcycGQ
WEATHER ALERT: Fog's spreading tonight. Watch out tomorrow AM, visibility is down to 1/4 mile in Half Moon Bay right now! Storm's on the way! Here's a look at when you can expect rain & gusty winds Saturday. #SanFrancisco #BayArea #forecast #CAwx https://t.co/wVXbQKDVIZ