(KRON) — An atmospheric river could drop 1 to 2 inches of rain on the Bay Area between Wednesday and Friday, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
Higher elevation areas of the North Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains have a 60% to 90% chance of seeing 2 or more inches of rain this week, according to the NWS. Heavy rainfall is also possible along Big Sur.
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Interior valleys and the South Bay are more likely to see 1.5 inches of rain or less. The NWS forecasts a 10% to 30% chance that these areas could see as much as 2 inches of rain this week.
“Given this is an atmospheric river, the rain shadowed valleys may receive much less with respect to rainfall,” the NWS forecast reads. “Southerly winds will increase ahead of the cold front, but exact strength of these winds still remain in question. However, expect the strongest winds to be along the coastline and in the higher elevations across the region.”
There is also a slight chance of thunderstorms between Wednesday and Thursday…