The latest atmospheric river arrived on Wednesday in the Bay Area with strong winds causing power outages, chances of thunderstorms, and possible snow in the highest peaks.The National Weather Service said in its daily forecast discussion that the storm which began sweeping over the North Bay in the morning was sliding south through the afternoon and evening.

The National Weather Service’s forecast for the greater Bay Area for Wednesday calls for high chances of rain and showers throughout, with patchy fog and windy conditions.

A fast-moving storm system is sweeping into the Bay Area and Central Coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and the possibility of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. A wind advisory is in effect from 8 a.