Marin Could See A Half Foot Of Rain In Weekend Storm: NWS

San Rafael CA

10 December, 2021

4:57 PM

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MARIN COUNTY, CA — A storm bearing down on the Bay Area could dump up to six inches of rain in on parts of Marin, the National Weather Service said. The storm, which meteorologists are calling a weak "atmospheric river," is expected to make landfall in parts of the Bay Area Saturday night and linger through Monday, the NWS said. Rain is on the way! Projected rain totals from Sat evening thru Tues night showing coastal mountains could get anywhere from 4-6" (locally 8+") and interior urban areas could receive 1.5-3". There's even the chance for a dusting of snow at higher elevations. #CAwx #CArain pic.twitter.com/bFPFv3u5a8— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) December 10, 2021 Most of the Bay Area is expected to get around 1 ½ to three inches of rain and a dusting of snow may be seen at higher elevations such as Mount Tamalpais, according to the NWS. High winds and slick roadways are expected throughout the Bay Area, and minor flooding is possible, the NWS said. Coastal mountains including Mount Tamalpais could see up to six inches of rain, the NWS said. For the most up-to-date weather information visit the National Weather Service. Today's rain will come to an end this morning followed by breezy, cooler conditions. A more potent storm approaches late Saturday night producing widespread rainfall at times across the Bay Area & Central Coast through at least Monday. #CAwx #CArain #BayAreaWX pic.twitter.com/xnIjcOcO17— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) December 9, 2021