Forecasters say post frontal rain showers with a slight chance for thunderstorms will continue today. Rain showers are expected to linger into Tuesday before gradually decreasing from north to south.

Unsettled weather is expected to continue as a series of storms aim at the California Coast. The next more significant storm may impact the region in the middle of next week.

In coastal areas, wind gusts will be as high as 40 mph and on Friday could be as high as 35 mph. 

Gov. Gavin Newsom said $600 United Way checks are on their way to flood-affected farmworkers regardless of their immigration status — but he did not commit state funds to either undocumented workers or cannabis businesses, both of which don’t qualify for federal emergency aid.

Wind gusts are expected to reach 40 to 50 mph, with blowing snow and reduced visibility in the higher elevations.

Highway 17 was closed in both directions early this mornng because of snow and fallen trees.

As of Wednesday, eight of California’s 12 major state-managed reservoirs were at less than 60% of historical capacity.