Weekend Rain: Not a Total Washout

Weather patterns in the Bay Area have been playing a game of back and forth lately. After a few warm, sunny days, rain is making a comeback. A weather system from the south started bringing in some moisture early Wednesday. This isn't the first time this month that the area has seen a mix of sunny and rainy days. The good news is that the upcoming rain won't be a complete downpour for the entire weekend. A meteorologist mentioned that people should expect some rain, but it won't be a total washout. Wednesday's rain was light and didn't reach far. It brought some hail and lightning to Monterey County, but not much rain. The East Bay and Peninsula will stay dry on Wednesday. Rain is expected to start Friday night and continue into Saturday. This rain is coming from a weak atmospheric river and won't be as intense as the last storm. It's also shifting north, so areas like Yreka might get more rain than the Bay Area. Initially, they thought the Bay Area would get over an inch of rain, but now they expect only a quarter to a half-inch. And don't expect any rain south of the Golden Gate Bridge. There might be another round of rain on Sunday, but it's still uncertain. They're keeping an eye on how it develops. So, while the weather might not be perfect, it's not all doom and gloom either.