"Lightning. Erratic Winds. Hail. Waterspouts. Flooding. Forecasters suggest these environmental conditions are all possible through Tuesday in the Bay Area, and the Sierra Nevada will likely get its first significant snow of the season. Gass said the storm could bring a suite of environmental issues with it, including lightning, offshore water spouts and small hail. But he said the "biggest threat will be nuisance flooding" where areas that typically pool water could flood."
"As for rainfall totals, he said the larger amounts of rain will be on the Central Coast, with up to 2 inches of rain at the highest elevations. Meteorologists expect an inch of rain or less for the rest of the Bay Area. "Don't drive through flooded roadways," Gass said. "The most deaths [in storms] are due to people driving through flooded roadways. And then for thunderstorms, if thunder roars, go indoors.""
"Farther inland, forecasters said the storm could drop up to 3 feet of snow on the highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada, especially in the area south of Highway 50. "This is our first time issuing winter products for the season and the first measurable snowfall event we've had in our area," said Dakari Anderson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Sacramento office. Anderson said travelers on mountain passes should expect chain controls, slippery conditions and inclement weather. The office has issued a winter storm warning through Wednesday at 5 a.m. for the Sierra Nevada and the Lassen National Park area above 6,500 feet."
An early-season storm will bring lightning, erratic winds, hail, waterspouts, and potential nuisance flooding across the Bay Area through Tuesday. Central Coast elevations may receive up to 2 inches of rain, while most of the Bay Area can expect an inch or less. Officials warn that pooling areas could flood and that driving through flooded roadways poses the greatest danger; people are advised to go indoors if thunder is heard. Farther inland, the Sierra Nevada could see up to 3 feet of snow on highest peaks, with winter storm warnings, chain controls, slippery conditions, and travel impacts expected.
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