Rain has returned to the Bay Area, with scattered showers in the North Bay and more rainfall expected across the wider region later in the day.
Motorists in the South Bay are urged to exercise caution as a strong early-season storm brings rain to the area. According to KTVU Meteorologist Roberta Gonzalez, a strong low-pressure system offshore near Oregon and Washington is moving southward, aided by a dip in the polar jet stream, bringing wet weather to California.
The Monday morning commute was mostly dry, but weather conditions are expected to deteriorate later, with heavier rain anticipated in the afternoon and evening. The North Bay, including Sonoma and Napa counties, were the first areas to experience rain, with the East Bay, Peninsula, and South Bay expected to see cloudiness and heavier rain later in the day.
Author's summary: Storm brings rain to Bay Area.