The Bay Area braces for a wet week ahead as forecasts predict significant rainfall from Sunday through Thursday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), we're looking to see the skies open up, especially on Monday, with "heavier showers" expected, as reported by weather.gov.
The predictions from NWS Bay Area's X feed outline several scenarios, suggesting that the probability of rain remains robust throughout the five days. "No major changes to the forecast overnight," is the latest confirmation from the NWS, assuring that the plans should solidly hold to bring a substantial amount of rainfall to the region, as seen in the post at NWS Bay Area.
No major changes to the forecast overnight. Here's the latest look at different scenarios for rainfall totals across the region from Sunday through Thursday. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/MT3IYM9Ivh
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) December 16, 2023
For those hoping to squeeze in any outdoor activities, today might be the last chance for some time, as the Area Forecast Discussion promises today and tonight to remain "relatively quiet" before the deluge. Emphasized in the discussion is the "storm force low" that is "spinning roughly 1,100 miles west of Southern California," set to pump moisture into the Bay Area and trigger the rainy spell.
Looking into next week, the NWS indicates that Monday "looks to be the most impactful day with stronger showers, gusty southerly winds, and a slight chance for thunderstorms, particularly in the North Bay." Detailed forecasts on forecast.weather.gov also reinforce this, with the chance of precipitation on Sunday night at 90% and 100% for showers on Monday and Monday night.
As for the temperature outlook, things are expected to remain mild despite the wet conditions. Forecasts predict that following a sunny day with highs near 66, nightly temperatures will "be a bit milder given the increased cloud cover with lows generally in the 40s with 50s along the immediate coast." As the week progresses, warmer areas like Santa Clara Valley might see temperatures reaching about 75 degrees.
Residents are advised to prepare for the incoming weather, as the continuous rain could lead to standing water and localized flooding in susceptible areas. Both city officials and meteorologists will likely keep a watchful eye on the storm's trajectory and potential impact.
