Friday Top of the Scroll: Rain, snow in California forecast — though climate experts warn of deepening drought
California is expecting its first rain of the season this weekend, a major shift in weather that’s likely to bring scattered showers and chilly breezes to the Bay Area, and freezing temperatures and snow to the Sierra. While the unavoidable turn toward winter, starting Friday, is sure to offer at least some relief from this year’s unrelenting fire season, forecasters warn that wildfire risk is likely to persist for another month — possibly much longer.
Related articles:
- Associated Press: Cold, wet weather heading to parched California
- San Jose Mercury News: Bay Area weather: First rain in six months expected this weekend, snow in the Sierra Nevada
- Weather West: Blog: Partial fire season relief, at last: cold storm arrives in California Friday