Band of heavy rain stalls over the North Bay

The band of heavy rain will continue to stall over portions of the North Bay. Periods of heavy rain will continue to fall in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties. Elsewhere, occasional rain will continue. The South Bay may pick up just a few scattered showers. This pattern remains in place tomorrow. The rain finally makes its move to the south, over the entire Bay Area, Friday. The flood threat will continue to be focused in the North Bay. Update: The Flood Advisory for parts of the North Bay has been extended until 8 pm today.

Atmospheric river to dump heavy rains on Santa Rosa, residents prepare

An atmospheric river storm is expected to arrive in the North Bay late Tuesday before spreading to the rest of the Bay Area later this week, likely bringing several inches of rain and wind gusts of up to 45-50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

What is an atmospheric river?

The federal government estimates that atmospheric rivers have been associated with $1 billion of damage every year, with 80% of the flood damage in California.

Cool & dry Tuesday, turning wet on Wednesday

Another cold start with frosty, freezing conditions for inland bay area on Tuesday. Increasing clouds late in the day will lead to a widespread rain event starting on Wednesday. A FLOOD WATCH for the North Bay begins Wednesday morning.