"Visitors take photos at the Vista Point overlook near Golden Gate Bridge north of San Francisco on Nov. 22, 2024. The Bay Area is set for its first noteworthy atmospheric river of the season this weekend, bringing rain, cooler temperatures and a potentially soggy preview of winter. (Beth LaBerge/KQED) National Weather Service forecasters said the first noteworthy atmospheric river of the season will hit the Bay Area this weekend, with the most rain north of San Francisco."
"But there is some extra good news that will also fall this weekend: The earlier the rainy season begins, the less likely wildfires will ignite, Hecht said. "We do like to say fire season ends when you get your first atmospheric river. Unfortunately, it does not play a role in how the water year is going to play out," Hecht said. "What happens in October does not always mean anything for the rest of the year.""
An atmospheric river will affect the Bay Area this weekend, delivering the most rain north of San Francisco and lighter totals in San Francisco and San José. Forecast rainfall could be about an inch in the North Bay and less than a quarter inch in San Francisco and San José. The system is expected to be weak to moderate overall, producing mostly beneficial rain but possibly accompanied by wind, freezing temperatures and nuisance flooding. Residents are advised to clean gutters and prepare for cooler, soggy conditions. An early atmospheric river reduces near-term wildfire risk but does not predict the full water year.
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