Spring Storm Brings Rain, Snow, Thunder to Bay Area

0:00A spring storm is rolling into the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California starting Monday, dropping rain and possible thunderstorms, while the Sierra Nevada braces for snow. Showers kick off in the North Bay Monday morning, then spread across the Bay Area, Monterey Bay, and into Sacramento by late afternoon. Tuesday looks like the heavy hitter, with moderate to heavy rain and mountain snow at times, plus breezy south to southwest winds and cooler temps across interior Northern California. A winter storm watch is up for the Sierra Nevada and southern cascades above 5,000 feet, from late Monday night through Wednesday afternoon. Travel could get messy with delays and chain controls in those higher elevations, as snow levels start around 6,000 to 7,000 feet. Monday night, drop to 5,500 to 6,500 on Tuesday, and dip even lower to 4,500 to 5,500 by Wednesday. Thunderstorms might pop up Tuesday across the Bay Area, Central Coast, and Central Valley,

1:03bringing lightning, small hail, gusty winds, and even a slim chance of funnel clouds or weak tornadoes. Localize flooding as possible too, so stay sharp if you're out there. The wet stuff should ease up later this week, but keep an eye on your local forecast to stay ahead of any surprises. Stay informed with California News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.