Late-season rain and mountain snow sweep California, potentially boosting snowpack totals
Let’s see what the prediction markets, brought to you by Kalshi, are saying about the potential rainfall totals across San Francisco for the month of April.
FILE: Pacific storm brings heavy rain and snow to California
A Pacific storm system is bringing coastal rain, storms and mountain snow as it pushes across the Great Basin and Intermountain West. Winter Storm Warnings are in place across parts of California, along with wind alerts in place across Nevada and the Rockies. FOX Weather Meteorologists Craig Herrera and Britta Merwin break it all down:
A Pacific storm system is sweeping across the Great Basin and Intermountain West, bringing a mix of coastal rain, thunderstorms, and mountain snow. As moisture streams inland, these conditions are expected to become widespread across lower elevations while intensified snowfall hits the high peaks.
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While the initial frontal passage may feature scattered activity, a secondary wave is expected to increase rain coverage across northern California through Tuesday.
This setup will create persistent cloud cover and travel impacts at high mountain passes as snow levels begin to drop.
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Through Wednesday, an additional 1–2 inches of rain is possible from Redding down into the central Sierra foothills.
INCHES OF RAIN SOAK DROUGHT-STRICKEN TEXAS, CONTINUING FLASH FLOOD CONCERNS
That said, April has been productive for San Francisco, with rainfall totals reaching 2.74 inches as of Monday—surpassing the 1.36-inch monthly average.
Despite this recent boost, the city remains roughly 1.6 inches below its normal year-to-date total, according to the FOX Forecast Center.
Let's take a look at what prediction markets are saying about San Francisco’s rainfall predictions for April:
On the backside of the system bringing rain and snow to California, colder air will wrap into the circulation. This is expected to develop snow across the northern Rockies, with activity extending into portions of the northern Plains.