Drivers along El Camino Real in Burlingame drive through large puddles.
San Mateo County residents should prepare for stormy weather throughout the weekend, with a second storm front coming in Friday afternoon on the heels of Thursday’s rain.
Those in lower elevations can expect a half-inch to an inch of rain, tapering off by Monday before light rain continues next week. Residents in higher elevations and the Santa Cruz mountains can expect up to 2 to 3 inches of rain, National Weather Service meteorologist Matt Mehle said.
The incoming weather system is set to heavily impact the Sierra Nevada foothill and mountain communities, with the National Weather Service issuing a blizzard warning and predictions for 5 to 12 feet of snow in the area over the weekend.
While some high-elevation peaks in the Santa Cruz Mountains like Loma Prieta and Mt. Umunhum might receive light snowfall over the weekend, snow is not expected anywhere in this county, Mehle said.
A high wind advisory has been issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains from Friday to Saturday, with predicted winds of up to 25-35 mph and 50 mph gusts. The entire coastline has also been issued a high surf advisory from 10 a.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday, Mehle said.
Pacific Gas and Electric issued a statement warning residents in affected areas — which include the Sierra Nevadas, North Coast, Peninsula and the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys — of potential power outages should snowfall occur, according to a Feb. 28 press release.
“An initial wave of moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds is expected in the northern part of PG&E’s service territory during the day Thursday, with more widespread rain and gusty conditions on Friday,” the press release read. “Low- and middle-elevation snow impacts are expected Saturday into Sunday, with several feet of snow above 5,000 feet and 6 to 12 inches possible down to 2,000 feet.”
Currently, rain totals around the San Francisco International Airport are at 14.66 inches for the water year, which are normal levels, Mehle said.
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