Road view through car window with rain drops
This is the rainy season’s first atmospheric river, which is region in the atmosphere responsible for bringing water vapor from the tropics.
Weather officials said that it’s important to prepare for the rain by changing windshield wipers, checking tires, fixing leaks at home and finishing outdoor projects. The rain will mean slick roads, decreased visibility, ponding on roads and gusty winds in the area’s hills and mountains and along the immediate coast. Weather officials are confident that the rain is coming but are less sure of its timing and the amount.