| ADVISORY: State Officials to Provide Update on February Storm ResponseSACRAMENTO – State officials will provide an update on the state’s response and preparedness efforts as the state endures another round of winter storms. Speakers will be available from the following agencies: National Weather Service (NWS)California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)California Department of Water Resources (DWR)California Department of Social Services (CDSS)California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)California Military Department (CMD)California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) WHEN: Saturday, February 3, 2024, at approximately 12 p.m. WHERE: Cal OES Headquarters, 3650 Schriever Ave. Mather, CA 95655 RSVP to: media@caloes.ca.govMedia can ask questions through Zoom Livestream: FacebookYouTube This press conference is also available to TV stations on the LiveU Matrix under “CalOES LiveU,” TVU Grid under “CAL_OES_PACK.” |
| Cal OES | State Emergency Operations Ctr, 3650 Schriever Ave., Mather, CA 95655 |
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County of Monterey Storm & Safety Information News Briefing 2-2-24. Worth a watch. Sheriff Nieto is watching the Big Sur Coast for the impacts and tells us the Nation Guard is on drill so their resources (high water vehicles and helicopters) are available and watching whether they need to shift north or south. The closure for Paul’s Slide at Limekiln has been moved 1 mile south due to rockfalls.
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National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch in effect Saturday, 2/03, afternoon to late Monday, 2/05, morningfor areas of Monterey County. WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible WHERE: Interior Monterey including Pinnacles Ntl Park, Salinas Valley, Carmel Valley, Santa Lucia Mtns, Los Padres Ntl Forest, S. Monterey Bay, Big Sur Coast, Arroyo Seco, & Lake San Antonio WHEN: Saturday, 2/03, evening – Monday, 2/05, morningIMPACTS: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers/creeks/streams & low-lying/flood-prone locations. Creeks & streams will see rapid rises. Flooding may occur in poor drainage, urban areas, & low-water crossings. Storm drains & ditches may clog with debris PREP. ACTIONS: Monitor the latest forecasts & be alert for possible Flood Warnings. If you live in areas prone to flooding be prepared to take action if flooding occurs. www.weather.gov/safety/flood NWS: alertmry.org/3w3iXL3
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UPDATE FROM DANIEL SWAIN’S (WEATHER WEST) OFFICE HOURS: Big Sur is going to get hit and hit hard. He said Big Sur will see 7-10” with this next storm, and the mountains will get 10-15”. Daniel Swain is not an alarmist and is generally conservative in his predictions. Not this time. This next storm starts to hit us Saturday night.
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Unlike the previous system, the rainband focuses more along the Central Coast, meaning Big Sur and the Santa Lucias will see the highest rainfall amounts. Rain rates reduce into Sunday night but light showers and slight chances for storms linger into Monday. Updated rainfall totals for Saturday evening through Monday: 1" to 2": Santa Clara Valley, Interior East Bay 2" to 3": San Francisco, Oakland, East Bay Hills, lower elevations of San Mateo Co, interior North Bay, interior Monterey Co, San Benito Co 3 to 5": Santa Cruz Co, higher elevations of the North Bay, San Mateo, San Benito, and Santa Clara counties. 5" to 7": The highest peaks of the Santa Cruz Mtns and Marin Co. The Santa Lucias and Big Sur Coast. Above 7": The highest peaks of the Big Sur Coast.