A new atmospheric river is forecast to bring heavy rain and significant snowfall to California starting Monday, November 25, 2024, with potential flash flooding and major winter storm impacts in central and southern regions, according to the Center For Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E).
The strongest atmospheric river of the season, driven by a bomb cyclone with a central pressure of 945 hPa, ravaged the U.S. West Coast on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, bringing unprecedented rainfall, flooding, and wind damage. Northern California bore the brunt of the storm, with 543.4 mm (21.39 inches) of rain recorded in Sonoma County and widespread flooding that stranded hundreds. Meanwhile, fierce winds of up to 206 km/h (128 mph) toppled trees and left communities without power.
The Eel River at Fernbridge is forecast to reach a major flood stage on Friday, November 22, 2024, with floodwaters threatening Highway 211 and the Eel River delta starting Thursday night, November 21.
Two powerful Pacific storm systems and an atmospheric river event will continue impacting the Pacific Northwest and northern California through the end of this week with heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and higher-elevation mountain snow.
A powerful AR4 atmospheric river made landfall in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California on November 19, 2024, bringing prolonged rainfall, heavy snowfall, and significant flooding risks that are expected to worsen through November 22. Meteorologists warn that the storm could bring up to 380 mm (15 inches) of rain to the Coast Ranges and Sierra Nevada, with some areas potentially receiving more.
A powerful dust storm swept through California’s Madera County on Monday afternoon, November 11, 2024, leading to a 20-car pileup due to reduced visibility on the State Route 152.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the Bay Area in San Fransisco on Monday, November 4, 2024, due to a decrease in humidity and fire weather conditions.
California is bracing for potentially record-breaking heat wave during the first week of July, with temperatures expected to soar past 43 °C (110 °F) in the hottest areas. The intense heat will impact a significant portion of the state, including the Sacramento Valley, San Joaquin Valley, and parts of Southern California, Nevada, and northwestern Arizona.
Record-breaking heat is forecast across the southwestern United States on June 6 and 7, 2024, with Excessive Heat Warnings in effect for nearly 20 million people — from California and Nevada to Arizona. Las Vegas has reached 43.3 °C (110 °F) at 14:11 LT today, tying the record for the earliest 110 °F day.
A strong atmospheric river, predicted to hit the Pacific Northwest on June 2, 2024, is expected to bring heavy rainfall and potential flooding, particularly affecting coastal and mountainous regions. The event may last over 48 hours, posing significant flood risks.
