LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County is predicted to see still more rain as the weekend gets under way, according to forecasters.
The National Weather Service said a second weather system is set to arrive Saturday morning, followed by a third on Sunday, bringing with them rain and winds, and snow in higher elevations.
The agency's specific forecast for the county calls for heavy rains at times during the day on Saturday, with rain continuing into the night and through the day Sunday.
More winds – with gusts into the mid 20s – also are forecast on Saturday and Sunday, according to the forecast.
A flood watch the National Weather Service issued for all of Lake County remains in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday.
A 20-percent chance of rain is forecast on Monday, with conditions expected to be clear through Friday.
A cold front was responsible for generating the Friday rainfall, which according to National Weather Service 24-hour rainfall totals, as of 1 a.m. Saturday, were less than those reported for Thursday.
The totals in inches, are as follows: Boggs Mountain – 1.68; Cobb – 1.62; High Glade Lookout (above Upper Lake) – 1.10; Kelseyville – 0.81; Lakeport – 0.53; Lower Lake – 1.27; Middletown – 1.09; Upper Lake – 0.60; Whispering Pines – 1.48;
Clear Lake's level rose more on Friday thanks to the rainy conditions and fast-running creeks, reaching 6.79 feet Rumsey. It's expected to reach the full level of 7.56 feet Rumsey this weekend, officials said.
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Forecasters predict wet weekend ahead, with clear conditions next week
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