Bay Area storm watch: North Bay gets first rain in atmospheric river

Though the North Bay is facing the brunt of the storm, the entire Bay Area is in it for the long haul, with the storm expected to bring rain to our area until Sunday.

Wet, windy weather hits Santa Rosa
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KTVU Meteorologist Roberta Gonzales reports live from Santa Rosa.

Atmospheric river to dump heavy rains on Santa Rosa, residents prepare

An atmospheric river storm is expected to arrive in the North Bay late Tuesday before spreading to the rest of the Bay Area later this week, likely bringing several inches of rain and wind gusts of up to 45-50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

The difference between a bomb cyclone and an atmospheric river
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KTVU's Mark Tamayo explains how a bomb cyclone differs from an atmospheric river as the Bay Area sees its first major storm of the season this week.

What is an atmospheric river?

The federal government estimates that atmospheric rivers have been associated with $1 billion of damage every year, with 80% of the flood damage in California.

What is a bomb cyclone? Bay Area braces for wet weather

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Atmospheric river rain ahead
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Today will be cold and tomorrow will bring an atmospheric river rain event.

The North Bay braces for freezing temperatures, heavy rain

The North Bay is preparing for a one-two punch from Mother Nature. Freezing temperatures are expected at midnight, before heavy rain moves in late Tuesday.

Cool & dry Tuesday, turning wet on Wednesday
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Another cold start with frosty, freezing conditions for inland bay area on Tuesday. Increasing clouds late in the day will lead to a widespread rain event starting on Wednesday. A FLOOD WATCH for the North Bay begins Wednesday morning.

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Florida town's 50-foot-tall debris pile from Hurricanes Helene, Milton finally gone

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How freezing your hair in the Canadian Yukon can win you $2,000

The contest can commence when the temperature drops to at least -4 degrees F, as visitors taking a dip into the 108-degree F hot springs.

Atmospheric river could possibly arrive to Northern California

An atmospheric river may be approaching Northern California, bringing heavy rain, the National Weather Service said Sunday.   

Scattered showers
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Today will see cool temps and scattered showers.

Cloudy, cool and late day showers
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Cloudy, cool conditions can be expected this afternoon with spotty showers moving through from north to south late afternoon - early evening. Enjoy your Sunday! ~Rosemary

Partly cloudy and cool today
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Following a frigid start, afternoon highs today will range from upper 50s at the coast to low 60s inland. Kind tides continue with coastal flooding in low lying areas adjacent to the bay this weekend, especially during high tide. Hope you enjoy the weekend. ~Rosemary

The weekend starts off chilly
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Bundle up! Cold air continues to dive into Northern California. The coldest temperatures of the season will greet the Bay Area Saturday morning. Lows should range from the low 30s to the low 40s. A Freeze Warning has been issued for the North Bay Saturday morning. Partly sunny skies are expected for the afternoon hours. We are tracking shower chances in the Sunday forecast. Have a great weekend! -Mark