SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Several days of storms have brought heavy rain, thunderstorms, power outages and flooding to the Bay Area.
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Some of the Bay Area's peaks have seen inches of snow and as for the Tahoe area, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until Thursday night, as the region has been hit with feet of snow.
Caltrans says it has reopened I-80 in both directions to vehicle traffic, but trucks are still being held.
CHP tweeted earlier that it was responding to spin-outs and crashes caused by hazardous weather conditions.
A portion of state Highway 12 and Highway 121 south of Sonoma is closed due to flooding Monday, according to Caltrans.
Highway 121 is closed from Fremont Drive to its intersection with Highway 12.
Highway 12 is closed from Watmaugh Road to its intersection with Highway 121.
Caltrans estimates the highways will reopen around 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Caltrans asks motorists to track current road conditions at https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ or by calling 1 (800) 427-7623.
As the Sierra was set to get hammered by snow - plenty of rain was seen in the Bay Area Monday.
It led to plenty of spinouts and congestion could be seen dark and early in the morning making for challenging driving conditions.
Something the CHP warned drivers about all weekend.
"It's always important to reduce your speed, increase following distance, it takes a longer distance to stop vehicle in the wet roadway conditions," said Officer Arthur Tellez with the California Highway Patrol.
The road challenges are also expected for those going to and leaving the Lake Tahoe area. The road challenges aside though, the snow is a welcome site for local ski resorts that have seen a bit of a dry spell.
"It's going to bring up the snow pack, for the ski resorts, it's really going to allow them to press forward into the spring season," said Kevin "Coop" Cooper, CEO of the Kirkwood Ski Education Foundation, "So for skiers and riders, for outdoor enthusiasts, snowmobiles, cross country skiers, anybody who loves snow, the Sierra is going to be set, especially after Thursday."
Two rafters were rescued Monday from a remote bank along the San Lorenzo River in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, authorities said.
The rafters, a man and woman, became stranded following an accident along the river, with no nearby road or trail access, according to Cal Fire. The woman, in her 50s, suffered a moderate injury and as of 3:15 p.m. was being carried out by rescue crews.
The pair were tracked down via a coordinated search after they called 911. Felton firefighters hiked through rough terrain to reach them on the opposite side of the river, Cal Fire said on X.
Rescue swimmers with California State Parks then brought them safely across the river.
"When the river runs high, the conditions change from a relaxing float to a high-stakes environment," Cal Fire posted on X. "Leave the high-flow navigation to the professionals with the dry suits and specialized training."
Agencies involved in the rescue effort included CAL FIRE, Santa Cruz County Fire Department, Felton Fire Protection District, California State Parks, and American Medical Rescue.
