Bay Area cities received up to 5 inches of rain

The Bay Area experienced significant rainfall from March 12 to March 17, thanks to a weak atmospheric river. Some areas saw up to 5 inches of rain. Rainfall totals varied across the region. Locations like Saratoga and Woodside received 4.57 inches and 4.09 inches, respectively. Other notable totals included 3.46 inches at Mt. Hamilton and 3.15 inches in Palo Alto. Looking ahead, the weather forecast suggests light rain may return from Wednesday, March 19, into Thursday. Then, sunny days are expected as spring begins. Overall, the rainfall provided a much-needed boost to local water supplies after a dry winter. However, the region may have to brace for more storms in the near future, according to weather experts.