National Weather Service meteorologists earlier this week predicted that much-needed rain would finally fall upon the Bay Area — but now, it appears that the promised wet weather is changing course and heading toward the Central Coast instead. It’s part of a dry trend that could continue as a La Niña weather pattern affects California.

When to expect rain, snow and wind on Saturday

The National Weather Service has issued a series of warnings for the Los Angeles area, including a flood watch and winter storm warnings.

Some parts of the Sierra Nevada could get as much as a foot of snow over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.