Rain check on the way for Sonoma County this week

Spring in Northern California doesn’t usually bring much rain, but this week could buck that trend. Forecasts suggest a short spell of wet weather is heading to Sonoma County and the wider Bay Area starting Wednesday night. Rainfall is expected to stick around until Friday morning, bringing small but noticeable amounts. The heaviest rain is likely along the Central California coast, with totals ranging from a quarter to a half inch.Meteorologists say there’s still some uncertainty about exact amounts and where the rain will fall. Models aren’t perfectly aligned, so predictions might shift slightly as the week goes on. Still, there’s a decent chance Sonoma County could see rain above the usual early April levels. To put that in perspective, just four years ago, nearly an inch of rain fell in the first week of April. Since then, the region has seen much less, with only 0. 39 inches recorded in early April 2023. This week’s rain might not be huge, but scattered storms could still disrupt outdoor plans. Even small storms can have an impact, so people should keep an eye on weather updates before scheduling anything outside.