A powerful storm, currently brewing in the Pacific, is predicted to hit California in the middle of the week, bringing powerful wind and rain to the region. According to Accuweather , heavy rain brought on by the storm will likely contribute to the growth of an atmospheric river strong enough to bring flooding, mudslides, and other hazardous conditions to the Golden State.
Rain will begin to fall across coastal areas on Wednesday and will continue into Thursday, causing dangerous roadway conditions for local and travelers. AccuWeather senior meteorologist Heather Zehr detailed the exact amount of rain predicted to fall across each area.
“A large area where 2-4 inches of rain will fall includes much of Northern California, with locally higher amounts, generally between 4 and 6 inches, being unleashed on the west- and southwest-facing Coast Ranges. The anticipated 2-4 inches of rain includes the San Francisco area, with 1-2 inches likely farther inland around Sacramento, California.”