Rain is headed for the Bay Area on Election Day. Here’s when the heaviest showers hit
Rain is likely to be falling as the polls open Tuesday.
TL;DR
- Rain is forecast for Election Day across the Bay Area, with heaviest showers expected in the North Bay.
- Early voting or using ballot drop boxes on Monday is advised due to the expected wet conditions.
- The North Bay could see 0.25 to 0.50 inches of rain, while San Francisco and Oakland expect around 0.25 inches.
- San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley are predicted to receive about a tenth of an inch of rain.
- The weather on Monday will be mostly sunny with mild temperatures before clouds build overnight.
- Two rounds of rain are expected on Tuesday, separated by a dry period, with potential for heavier showers and isolated thunderstorms in the evening.
- The warm water temperatures along the coast may be contributing to the intensity of the rain.
- While El Niño conditions are historically high, their direct influence on Bay Area weather is uncertain and may be less significant than marine heat waves and jet stream patterns.
- Other global impacts of El Niño, such as changes in hurricane seasons and monsoon activity, are noted.