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SUNDAY
- On and off light scattered showers
FLOOD WATCH through 10 p.m.
Possible flooding caused by excessive rainfall for the entire Bay Area
SIERRA SNOW
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY until 10 p.m. for the Tahoe Basin above 7000 feet.
Wet snow with snow accumulation 4-10"
WINTER STORM WATCH for the West Slope of the Sierra and greater Lake Tahoe Basin Monday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.
1-3 feet of snow above 7000 feet expected. 1-6" below with gusty winds.
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MONDAY
A lull in the rain Monday morning, then heavier rain and gusty winds arrive later Monday afternoon and lasting through the evening for a Level 2 system.
TUESDAY
Tuesday is a Level 3 as soaking morning rain transitions to very heavy rain and windy conditions from the afternoon to the evening. 2-3" of rain is possible in the North Bay with around 1-2" for the rest of the Bay Area.
Much cooler highs in the low to mid 50s.
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WEDNESDAY AND BEYOND
Just a chance of rain is forecasted for Wednesday with more cold rain Thursday, and a lingering chance of showers for Friday.