San Francisco Bay Area weather: flood watch issued ahead of storm
A strong storm headed toward California has led authorities to issue a flood watch for a vast area covering the Bay Area and Central Coast that takes effect Saturday.
A strong storm headed toward California has led authorities to issue a flood watch for a vast area covering the Bay Area and Central Coast that takes effect Saturday.
Bay Area storm floods roads, brings down trees
The Bay Area was emerging from a storm that flooded roads in San Francisco and Sonoma County while knocking down trees that blocked traffic in the Santa Cruz mountains.
The Bay Area was emerging from a storm that flooded roads in San Francisco and Sonoma County while knocking down trees that blocked traffic in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Cal OES mobilizing emergency crews for storm response
California’s Office of Emergency Services is mobilizing crews around the state in response to the atmospheric river and storms slamming into the area. The idea is to pre-position fire trucks and strike teams, so they’re ready to respond.
California’s Office of Emergency Services is mobilizing crews around the state in response to the atmospheric river and storms slamming into the area. The idea is to pre-position fire trucks and strike teams, so they’re ready to respond.
Bay Area storm intensifies, bringing heavy rain and high winds
A wet and windy storm system is making its way into the Bay Area on Wednesday, bringing the potential for flooding, mudslides, downed trees and power lines.
A wet and windy storm system is making its way into the Bay Area on Wednesday, bringing the potential for flooding, mudslides, downed trees and power lines.
Reservoirs in Northern California poised to swell with coming storms
With two big storm systems poised to hit the Bay Area this week, California is looking to see another spike in state reservoir water levels in the coming days.
With two big storm systems poised to hit the Bay Area this week, California is looking to see another spike in state reservoir water levels in the coming days.
San Francisco Bay Area weather: flood watch issued ahead of storm
hat’s being billed as potentially our biggest storm so far this season, was set to slam the region early Wednesday, with a flood watch issued for the entire Bay Area.
hat’s being billed as potentially our biggest storm so far this season, was set to slam the region early Wednesday, with a flood watch issued for the entire Bay Area.
San Diego floods leave residents grappling with stunning damage
Stunned residents, some breaking down in tears, pulled soggy and muddy furniture from their homes in San Diego on Tuesday, a day after flash floods from a torrential storm produced the city’s fourth-wettest day in nearly 175 years, an inundation in stark contrast to its image as a balmy seaside paradise.
Stunned residents, some breaking down in tears, pulled soggy and muddy furniture from their homes in San Diego on Tuesday, a day after flash floods from a torrential storm produced the city’s fourth-wettest day in nearly 175 years, an inundation in stark contrast to its image as a balmy seaside paradise.
VIDEO: Chicago man takes stroll on Lake Michigan 'ice pancakes' in swim trunks
A Chicagoan braved the sub-zero wind chill last Wednesday strolling along pancake ice patches on Lake Michigan in swimming trunks.
A Chicagoan braved the sub-zero wind chill last Wednesday strolling along pancake ice patches on Lake Michigan in swimming trunks.
Powerful storm brings big rainfall totals, 'We're not done yet,' KTVU meteorologist says
The Bay Area got hit hard with heavy rains overnight, and while it appeared the most potent part of the recent series of storms was over, it’s not quite time to put away that umbrella.
The Bay Area got hit hard with heavy rains overnight, and while it appeared the most potent part of the recent series of storms was over, it’s not quite time to put away that umbrella.
North Bay power outages, downed trees and flooding brought by rainstorm
Heavy rain across the Bay Area on Sunday created treacherous conditions on the roadways, flooding and caused scattered power outages. In Fairfax, more than 1500 customers were without power Sunday evening after a tree came toppling down onto power lines and a car.
Heavy rain across the Bay Area on Sunday created treacherous conditions on the roadways, flooding and caused scattered power outages. In Fairfax, more than 1500 customers were without power Sunday evening after a tree came toppling down onto power lines and a car.
San Francisco Bay Area weather: Intense rainfall coming Sunday night
The storm headed toward the Bay Area for Sunday night is going to be the biggest in the recent series of storms.
The storm headed toward the Bay Area for Sunday night is going to be the biggest in the recent series of storms.
Tree service companies bracing for busy few days
With several days of rain forecast to hit the Bay Area, public works teams and tree service companies are bracing for the likelihood of more downed trees across the region.
With several days of rain forecast to hit the Bay Area, public works teams and tree service companies are bracing for the likelihood of more downed trees across the region.
Here's how you should walk to avoid slipping on ice during winter weather – and it ‘might seem silly’
In a video released earlier this week, staff at a National Health Service office in Scotland demonstrate the way to walk to avoid slips and falls on ice.
In a video released earlier this week, staff at a National Health Service office in Scotland demonstrate the way to walk to avoid slips and falls on ice.
These are the all-time coldest temperatures ever recorded in each US state
The lowest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was negative 80 degrees in Prospect Creek, Alaska.
The lowest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was negative 80 degrees in Prospect Creek, Alaska.
How does cold weather affect electric vehicles?
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Amid Winter storm in New York, snow shoveler slides down chute shirtless at Buffalo Bills' stadium
Over the weekend, the National Weather Service warned of whiteout conditions and winds of up to 50 mph.
Over the weekend, the National Weather Service warned of whiteout conditions and winds of up to 50 mph.
Arctic freeze continues to swarm parts of US with below-zero temperatures
The dangerous winter conditions have led to widespread power outages and flight cancellations across the country.
The dangerous winter conditions have led to widespread power outages and flight cancellations across the country.
Shoveling snow: Safety tips to prevent injuries, heart attack
In 2018, more than 137,000 people were treated in emergency rooms, doctors' offices, and clinics for injuries that happened while shoveling or using snowblowers.
In 2018, more than 137,000 people were treated in emergency rooms, doctors' offices, and clinics for injuries that happened while shoveling or using snowblowers.
Santa Clara County opens warming centers as low temperatures roll across the South Bay
Twelve county libraries and San Jose city libraries will be open during their regular business hours for people to warm up.
Twelve county libraries and San Jose city libraries will be open during their regular business hours for people to warm up.
Polar vortex to send arctic blast deep into US later this week
Temperatures as much as 50 degrees below average are possible in several parts of the country, with wind chills as low as -50 degrees expected for some.
Temperatures as much as 50 degrees below average are possible in several parts of the country, with wind chills as low as -50 degrees expected for some.