16 and 17 January on the coast of San Francisco, a cold front collided with the atmospheric river — a band of moisture that formed over the ocean. It caused a powerful storm. The Northern part of the Bay took the worst hit. Severe thunderstorms and winds up to 112 km/h — that’s what makes this storm the most dangerous and intense over the past 12 years.
From drought to the “worst storm in 12 years”… bring it! 🌧 👌🏽 Be safe out there! #BayAreaStorm pic.twitter.com/5SYgAiwFpt
— José Ordoñez (@mrjordonez) January 17, 2019
At least 5 people became victims of bad weather. In Auckland, 42-year-old Anthony Rippey fell the tree. He died on the spot. 3 people including year-old child, was killed in an accident during the storm. Another man also died in the crash. On the roads of the real chaos began. The entire environment of the highway patrol every five minutes reported new clashes, fallen trees, flooded roadway, or a traffic light.
We’re starting to see some storm damage across the Bay Area — fortunately no one was inside this car in Novato. Via @abc7newsbayarea #bayareastorm pic.twitter.com/OYjumeyqGG
— Daily Hourly (@dailyhourly) January 17, 2019
Because in Northern California for a long time the rain continues to fall today in some areas of the Bay floods.
A flood warning is played today in SONOMA County until 8:15 am. On the shoreline of San Francisco until 9 am acted the notice of coastal flooding due to strong winds and surf. Peak tidal rises were between 7 and 8am. The waves reached a height of about 10 meters.
Starting to get a little nervous out here in #Pacifica. This high surf is no joke! Waves are coming on to the patio now: @RobMayeda @ChefHarlie @wxnewsdesk @NWSBayArea @NBCBayWeather @weatherchannel pic.twitter.com/wVWchUUcJO
— Savannah Peterson (@SavIsSavvy) January 17, 2019
Today North Sacramento until 16:00 is expected to flood. The map can be viewed here.
In Oakland dropped about 2.5 inches of rain, and in the Sierra Nevada — a large amount of wet snow. In mountainous areas starts very heavy snowfall, which may develop into a snow storm. Pass the Echo is expected to 70 cm of snow on Donner — 90 cm, on the pass Carson to 76 see the areas ski resorts traffic on interstate 80, highway 50 and 88 limited. Because of the avalanche warning closed part of highway 88 near ski area Kirkwood.
Many airports on the coast of the delays have lasted up to 3 hours.
Judging by the weather forecast, the storm will subside by Friday and Saturday expect dry and warm weather.
