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California Storm Hits Bay Area
Heavy rain and snow forecast for California as first major winter storm arrives.
In brief
Heavy rain and snow forecast for California as first major winter storm arrives. California’s first significant winter storm brings heavy rain to the Bay Area and snow to Sierra Nevada by Friday afternoon. Originally reported by Sfchronicle.
First major storm arrives
California’s first significant winter storm hits the Bay Area with heavy rain and snow.
Bay Area rain forecast
Heavy rain expected from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in San Francisco with gusts up to 45 mph.
SFO flight disruptions
Domestic flights briefly grounded at origin airports due to wind before 8:30 a.m. Friday.
Coastal flooding risks
Puddles and standing water expected along bay shoreline due to slow drainage.
Sierra snow forecast
Heavy snow expected up to 18 inches in Tahoe areas by Friday evening.
Coastal wave warnings
25 to 35 foot waves expected at beaches with life-threatening conditions Saturday.
Power outages possible
Localized power outages expected in low-lying areas with high tides.
Storm impacts timeline
Heavy rain first hits North Bay by 7 a.m. then sweeps through Bay Area by 10 a.m. Friday.
What matters most
California’s first significant winter storm brings heavy rain to the Bay Area and snow to Sierra Nevada by Friday afternoon.
