He added that the next wave of the the stormy weather again will carry characteristics of an atmospheric river storm and that the rain totals could be heavy. Merchant said the week’s ongoing rain could total 2-3 inches in the East Bay, an inch in the South Bay and 3-5 inches in the upper elevations of the North Bay.

Another atmospheric river is preparing to take aim at the Bay Area and Central California, bringing “impactful rain,” flash flooding and potentially even snow.