The West Coast is gearing up for yet another round of storms, poised to bring waves of rain and significant snowfall in the coming days. The Sierra region anticipates a substantial snowfall of 6-10 feet. The Sacramento Valley faces the potential threat of severe weather, including the rare occurrence of a tornado, as warm, moist air clashes with cooler air aloft.
Southern California, particularly Los Angeles and San Francisco, is expected to bear the brunt of this weather onslaught, with projections of 2 inches of rain in LA and 1.5 inches in San Francisco over the next three days. This deluge marks another chapter in the El Niño-fueled winter, showcasing the region’s resilience to relentless weather patterns.
As California grapples with the ongoing storms, signaling a robust winter season, questions arise about the future trajectory. Despite the current barrage of inclement weather, the next two weeks portend a shift toward warmer conditions across the Lower 48, hinting at a potential turning point in this season’s meteorological narrative.
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Yet another storm for the West Coast with waves of rain for the next few days.
Should be 6-10 feet of snow in the Sierra
Severe weather possible including a tornado in the Sacramento Valley as warm, moist air undercuts cooler air aloft. pic.twitter.com/gU9R3BzzFN
— Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) February 19, 2024
End of the road on Winter?
Looks that way.
Next 2-weeks is warm and then warmer across the Lower 48.
See advanced clustering charts: t.co/QGye96Rv0R pic.twitter.com/GhBeo1Y058
— Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) February 19, 2024