Rain picking up in intensity

The atmospheric river has reached the Bay Area, bringing what is likely to be heavy precipitation Thursday afternoon and evening. The heaviest downpour is expected later at night into early Friday morning.

La Nina is over and El Nino could be on the way, forecasters say

The climate phenomenon is a by-product of a years-long cycle of water temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and has been in its cool phase for the past three winters -- a rare feat for an event that typically lasts for one winter, maybe two.

Sun, clouds, showers

Steve Paulson says today will be full of sun, clouds and showers. Highs in the mid-50s.

Snow closes at least 3 Tahoe ski resorts

At least three ski mountains in the Tahoe area — Heavenly, Homewood and Sugar Bowl — were closed Sunday out of caution and for the safety of guests and employees.