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Heavy Rain, Snow to Impact California

by Weatherboy Team Meteorologist - May 15, 2019

Clouds roll into Burlingame, California as another unusual rain and snow storm hits the soggy state. Image: Weatherboy
Clouds roll into Burlingame, California  on May 15, 2019 as another unusual rain and snow storm hits the soggy state. Image: Weatherboy




California is about to be hit by another unusual rain and snow storm that’ll add to many months of abundant moisture. California has had so much precipitation lately that almost all reservoirs in the state are running beyond historical averages and some are approaching capacity.



An abundance of precipitation is expected over the next 24 hours in California. Image: NWS
An abundance of precipitation is expected over the next 24 hours in California. Image: NWS

A prolonged period of  unsettled and wet weather will impact California for the next week, with especially  heavy rain and snow expected over the next 24 hours.  Northern California will see the most precipitation from this next storm system, with more than 3″ rain likely. In the higher terrain, the heavy precipitation will fall as snow, with some areas seeing more than 2′ of snow. This mid-May snowstorm will further add to incredibly deep snowpack which will help keep the Golden State hydrated as we head into typically drier months.

Heavy snow is expected over the next 24 hours. Image: NWS
Heavy snow is expected over the next 24 hours. Image: NWS

The entire United States has been rather wet over the last few months, with the Drought Monitor reporting the least drought conditions across the country in the 20 years the monitor has existed. NOAA considers large parts of the west, central states, Great Lakes region, and the northeast as “extremely moist” with plentiful water sources available thanks in part due to a wet weather pattern over the country.



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