Nearly an inch of rain in the forecast today for Paso Robles
– Commencing Tuesday evening and lasting for the next 10 days, the state is expected to face significant rain, high winds, deep snow, flash flooding, and potential power outages. Governor Newsom has directed the activation of the State Operations Center in Mather to coordinate a unified response across state, local, and federal agencies.
The forecast, according to the National Weather Service, predicts a series of weather systems impacting the state, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, accumulating mountain snow, and gusty winds ranging from 60 to 70 miles per hour. The precipitation is expected to begin in far northern California on Tuesday, spreading across the rest of the state on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Above-normal precipitation is likely statewide, especially in Southern California, in the coming weeks.
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has been tasked by the governor to lead an early, proactive effort to preposition state personnel and equipment in communities most at risk before the storms peak. Measures are also being taken to prepare for potential flooding, with the Flood Operations Center being activated for increased coordination and the utilization of California’s spillways when necessary.