Rain, gusty winds and rising tides will continue to affect the Bay Area and Central Coast this week as a series of storm systems move through the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters say rain will persist through Friday, with additional storms expected. Minor urban and poor-drainage flooding is possible in many areas, while Monterey County faces a higher risk of flooding on Monday, along with the potential for shallow landslides in the Big Sur region, especially along Highway 1.
Strong winds are expected through Tuesday, with southerly gusts up to 45 mph along the coast and in higher terrain. Winds are forecast to shift westerly by Tuesday. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Central Coast on Monday.
A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect through Tuesday during high tide. At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is forecast to reach 6.9 feet at 10:16 a.m. Monday and 7.1 feet at 10:58 a.m. Tuesday — about 1 to 1.2 feet above normal — with up to 1 foot of storm surge possible. Similar elevated tides are forecast in Monterey, where high tide could reach 6.8 feet on Monday morning.
According to the NWS, thunderstorms are possible through Tuesday, though confidence is low. Any storm could bring lightning, brief heavy downpours, small hail and gusty winds.
Colder air is expected to settle in from Tuesday through late week. Overnight lows will drop into the 30s and low 40s across much of the region, creating hazardous conditions for unhoused residents and increasing the risk of hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Snow is forecast mainly for the highest peaks from Tuesday through Friday. In Monterey County, snow levels could fall to around 3,000 feet, with up to 7 inches possible in the Santa Lucia and Gabilan ranges and higher totals on the tallest peaks. Elsewhere, little to no accumulation is expected, though slick roads and areas of black ice are possible at higher elevations.
High surf is expected on Wednesday, with large waves posing a danger to swimmers and anyone near jetties or rocks.
Forecasters say cumulative impacts from repeated rounds of rain could increase the likelihood of flooding and landslides as the week progresses.