Snow made a rare appearance in the Bay Area early Wednesday morning, with Mount Hamilton getting a fresh coat of snow. Video from the 4,265-foot peak around 4:45 a.m. showed icy roads and snow-covered vehicles near the James Lick Observatory as blustery winds and dense fog turned the summit into a winter wonderland.

The National Weather Service said 2-4 inches of rain are expected in lower elevations, 4-8 inches in the higher ones.

An atmospheric river brought additional rain, strong winds, and flooding to the Bay Area Tuesday, triggering evacuation orders for the area around the Russian River in Sonoma County.

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

An atmospheric river brought additional rain, strong winds, and flooding to the Bay Area Tuesday, with an increasing chance of thunderstorms later in the afternoon.

The Bay Area weather forecast has more rain and wind as another atmospheric river arrives and flood evacuations are issued along the Russian River.

Days after an atmospheric river brought record-setting rainfall to California, the state is in the crosshairs of another rainy storm system.