California’s first big storm is about to land. Here are latest forecast updates
The Bay Area should get considerable rain on Friday. Here, a person jumps over a puddle near a storm drain in San Francisco’s Mission District in 2025.
TL;DR
- Heavy rain and strong winds are expected across much of California, starting Friday.
- The Bay Area could experience street flooding, backed-up storm drains, and power outages.
- Coastal areas will see high surf and flooding on Saturday, with potentially life-threatening conditions.
- The Sierra Nevada mountains will receive heavy snowfall, leading to dangerous travel.
- Snowfall amounts in the Sierra could range from 6 inches to over 20 inches in higher elevations.