Bay Area regions prepare for incoming atmospheric river
Across the Bay Area, residents and officials were prepping on Tuesday for the incoming atmospheric river.
The North Bay is expected to bear the brunt of the Atmospheric River. An inflatable dam in the Russian River near Forestville marks the start of the winter rainy season when forecasts show river flow increasing, and the dam is lowered.
A fishery team was also on-site to remove underwater cameras and lights to protect the gear from fast-moving waters.
The Russian River could peak at over 24 feet by the weekend, and residents of Guerneville know the drill with storm preps as many were clearing storm drains, filling sandbags and preparing for possible evacuations.
To the south, at the San Francisco Public Works Operations Yard, there was a steady stream of residents loading up their trunks with sandbags and preparing for the expected half inch of rainfall Wednesday.
About 12,000 sandbags are available to residents, with a 10-per-person limit.
Plenty of people were taking in the waves at the Pacifica Pier on Tuesday. The pier had been partially reopened after closing due to storm damage earlier this year. The Department of Public Works noted the pier may close again this weekend if the rough surf persists.
