Next in parade of atmospheric rivers set to slam storm-hit California
Winds gusts topped 119 mph in Kirkwood Meadows in northern California, while Grapevine Peak and Pulga experienced wind gusts exceeding 100 mph Thursday, per theThe town of Burlingame picked up almost three inches from 7 am Wednesday to 6am Thursday, according to NWS.
In that period, Sacramento International Airport and San Francisco International Airport received over 1.5 inches.The prolific atmospheric river could dump as much as 10 inches of rain and 4 feet of snow in some spots, though the heaviest rainfall has ended in many areas.vast amounts of water vaporThe NWS warned of landslides, "widespread flooding" in lower elevations and impassable roadways in the mountains as snow falls at rapid rates.
If this were to happen, it would yield a major case of weather whiplash, as a drought-parched state sees a sudden lurch into major flooding. Climate scientist Daniel Swain noted if the subsequent storms hit hard, the ultimate price tag of these events could exceed $1 billion.
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