April rain showers, snow falling across Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The latest bout of rain will fall across the Bay Area on Thursday, with isolated showers continuing on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. At higher Bay Area elevations, up to 6 inches of snow is forecasted for some locations.
On Thursday and Friday, forecasters expect unsettled conditions with isolated to scattered rain showers, high-elevation snow showers, and possible thunderstorms in the Bay Area. Up to 1 inch of rain will fall in the North Bay, East Bay and the San Francisco Peninsula down to Santa Cruz, NWS said. In the South Bay, up to a half inch of rain is forecasted.
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Weather officials do not anticipate widespread flooding from these showers.
While the rain is expected to be moderate on Thursday and Friday, the cold temperatures will also bring snowfall to Bay Area peaks. In the East Bay, between 3 and 6 inches of snow is forecast to fall in higher elevations, NWS said. The North Bay and Santa Cruz Mountains could see up to 3 inches.
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Due to the wet weather, officials warn of slower commute times as roadways may become slippery. Road closures are possible due to snowfall at the highest peaks of the Bay Area and Central Coast.
Bay City News contributed to this report.
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