west coast monsoon

[MikeF90]

Gramp

I just hope the silver lining is that all this rain and snow helps the areas that have been in severe drought.

Amen! The Sierra snow is our water bank. Looks like a good start:

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-california-storms-sierra-snowpack-20141212-story.html

I wouldn't worry about BART or downtown SF construction, the area is very accustomed to and prepared for rain. Even Amtrak looks pretty good on the status, too bad that the cancellation bulletin didn't have more details.

[blue streak 1]

Amtrak bulletin of SOCAL SURFLINER DELAYS.

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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Service Delays Continue Between San Luis Obispo and San Diego

 

December 12, 2014
12:00 p.m. PT

 

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains continue to experience delays and cancellation along the route due to extreme weather conditions earlier today. Trains 573 and 580 are cancelled entirely between Los Angeles and San Diego. Passengers can expect significant delays throughout the remainder of the afternoon.

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.

 

Passengers with travel plans can confirm their train's status, change their plans or review refund information using a range of tools – including Amtrak.com, smartphone apps or by calling 800-USA-RAIL. Service Alerts, Passenger Notices and other announcements are posted at Amtrak.com/alerts.

 

 

 

[Gramp]

I just hope the silver lining is that all this rain and snow helps the areas that have been in severe drought.

[Victrola1]

How are things where the monsoon climbs the mountains?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-Yew1UQuQE

[blue streak 1]

How much is the flooding on the west coast affecting RR operations?  Also are any tunnels getting flooded such as BART?  The power failures around San Franscisco might put pumps out of action.  If so hope there are flood gates and flood doors at entrancs. The Transbay terminal construction might be especially subject to flooding as the whole excuvation is open. 

Mu slides are certainly a possibility to close other RR lines like north of Seattle.