Bay Area Set for First Significant Rainfall of the Season

A cold front will bring rain and gusty winds to the region, with potential fire weather concerns following the weekend.

Rain is expected to start in the North Bay by late Friday afternoon, moving southward through the evening.
Forecasts predict light to moderate rainfall, with totals ranging from 0.2 to 0.7 inches across the Bay Area.
Gusty winds up to 30 mph are anticipated, with higher elevations possibly experiencing gusts up to 40 mph.
The rain will not be sufficient to end the fire season, with dry conditions and offshore winds expected to increase fire risk by Sunday.
A winter weather advisory is in effect for the Sierra Nevada, where snowfall is predicted to range from 6 inches to 2 feet.