Get ready, Northern California! The first week of November is shaping up to be a soggy one, with meteorologists predicting steady rain starting Wednesday morning. Thanks to Mother Nature’s atmospheric river, expect to see between 0.10 to 3 inches of rainfall across various regions. If you had plans to garden or take your dog for a walk, you might want to reconsider. It’s about to get wet, and not just from the sprinklers!
Winds are also joining the party, with gusts reaching up to 65 mph in the Sierra and 30-40 mph in the Sacramento Valley. That’s right; while you’re dodging raindrops, you might also be dodging wheezing umbrellas and flying debris. Make sure your windshield wipers are in good shape—the last thing you want is to be caught in a downpour with only one working!
On the snowy side of things, the higher elevations are gearing up for their own kind of winter wonderland, with Donner Summit expected to accumulate about 3 inches of soft snow. While that sounds perfect for a cozy winter escape, it might lead to some slick roads and chain controls. Who needs an excuse to stay inside with a new streaming series and some hot cocoa?
What’s your favorite rainy-day activity? Are you more of a“stay in and binge”or“dance in the rain”type? Let’s hear about your plans for this quintessential autumn weather!
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Andrew Johnson
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