San Francisco (KRON) This weekend the Bay Area is expected to be hit by the strongest storm of 2016. A lull in El Nino gave the Bay Area a break for most of February but now March could help put a dent in California’s drought.
This storm will hit coastal areas, the North and South Bay the hardest. San Francisco will see about 2 inches of rain, while Santa Rosa is expected to get nearly 4 inches of rain. The Santa Cruz mountains could see a major downpour of 6 inches of rain.
Rainfall forecast through Monday afternoon. Biggest change is higher numbers expected for coastal ranges. #cawx pic.twitter.com/IbiZ6GzoTa
– NWSBayArea (@NWSBayArea) March 4, 2016
The East Bay and inland areas can expect up to 2 inches of rain.KRON4’S WEATHER FORECAST
The winds will be exceedingly strong as well with gusts hitting 50 miles an hour.
Wind advisory Saturday afternoon and evening. Mtns and hills up to 50 mph gusts. Prepare now for tomorrow.#cawx pic.twitter.com/YyDTkGSDel
– NWSBayArea (@NWSBayArea) March 4, 2016
Moisture for Saturday’s #NorCal storm will be arriving all the way from the Philippines! #AtmosphericRiver #cawx pic.twitter.com/UMoAnmmZt0
– NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) March 4, 2016
In the Sierra there could be up to 2 feet of snow falling before the weekend is over.KRON4’S INTERACTIVE RADAR
Heavy snow in the Sierra this weekend for the Sierra. Snow possible in Reno/Carson City by the Monday morning. pic.twitter.com/izrf35wAza
– NWS Reno (@NWSReno) March 4, 2016