Big California Storm Series: Heavy Snow, Widespread Rain, Gusty Winds

Описание: A significant California storm series begins tomorrow in Northern California and continues through Wednesday into Thursday, delivering widespread, beneficial rain and major mountain snowfall from north to south.

This is an equal-opportunity rainfall event for California. Southern California will see meaningful rain totals, generally 2–3 inches over several days, while the Santa Cruz Mountains could pick up around a half foot of rain, with Big Sur potentially seeing even more. At this time, the pattern favors beneficial rain rather than damaging rainfall, with natural breaks that help limit runoff issues.

In the mountains, this storm series is a huge win. Snowfall will be well above average, pushing seasonal snow totals at least 50% closer to normal, and in some locations even more. Mammoth and the high Sierra could see 3–5 feet of snow, with some forecasts approaching 7 feet, making this one of the most productive snow events of the season.

We’ll break down:

Timing and impacts from north to south

National Weather Service advisories

Air quality changes

Satellite trends and model guidance

Short-term and 7-day rainfall projections

New snowfall totals, surf, and a few Nature Snacks

Overall, this is the kind of storm series California truly needs — steady rain, big mountain snow, and a pattern that supports water supply without widespread damage.

Chapter Descriptions

00:00 – Incoming Storm Series
Overview of the multi-day storm series arriving tomorrow and lasting through midweek.

01:51 – Live Looks: Truckee, Malibu, Santa Cruz
Real-time conditions and early impacts across Northern, Central, and Southern California.

03:00 – National Weather Service Advisories
Current watches, warnings, and advisories tied to rain, snow, wind, and surf.

04:20 – Air Quality Update
How the incoming storms improve air quality across the state.

05:09 – Satellite Imagery
Satellite loop showing storm evolution and moisture feed into California.

05:41 – Forecast Models (GFS)
Sea level pressure, rainfall, upper-level dynamics, precipitable water,
24-hour totals and 7-day accumulations from Northern California through San Diego.

23:44 – Today, Tomorrow & Travel Forecast
Short-term forecast and what to expect if you’re on the roads or traveling.

24:47 – New Snowfall Totals
Updated snowfall projections for the Sierra and Southern California mountains.

25:29 – Surf Update
Wave energy, coastal impacts, and surf conditions.

26:30 – Nature Snacks
Scenic views and moments from around California.