SAN RAFAEL (KPIX 5) — As the powerful atmospheric river roared through the North Bay on Monday, filling up reservoirs and creeks, water officials noted more is needed to emerge from the severe drought.
For anyone who tried to get outside while the rain stopped in Marin, it was very easy to get caught in the next round.
“I mean, it was sunny earlier on,” said cyclist Matt Smith. “I didn’t expect it to turn quite like this.”
The wind and rain came roaring back over Mount Tam on Monday afternoon. The upper mountain was closed and traffic on the lower roads was forced to crawl when the more intense cells moved through. According to KPIX 5 chief meteorologist Paul Heggen, the mountain saw nearly 10 inches of rain.
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