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Drought Grips Bay Area: Rain Incoming!
15 Dec
Summary
- Most Bay Area locations experiencing driest December start in decades.
- High pressure has caused stagnant air quality and persistent fog.
- Multiple storm systems are expected to bring rain by the weekend.
The Bay Area is currently experiencing an unusually dry start to December, marking the driest beginning to the month in decades for many locations. Cities such as Monterey and San Francisco have not seen this level of dryness at the start of December since the late 1970s and 1980s, respectively.
This prolonged dry spell is due to a persistent high-pressure system over California, which has kept moisture away while contributing to poor air quality and trapped fog. The stagnant air is a direct result of this atmospheric pattern, impacting the region's environment.
However, relief is imminent. Multiple storm systems are forecast to impact the Bay Area, beginning late Tuesday and intensifying significantly by Friday. These incoming systems, including a potential atmospheric river, are expected to break the dry spell and improve air quality and visibility by the end of the month.
