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.
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.
Crews fill potholes, clear drains ahead of next winter storm in San Francisco
Crews with San Francisco Department of Public Works are scrambling to fill potholes and clear drains ahead of the next round of heavy rain.
Crews with San Francisco Department of Public Works are scrambling to fill potholes and clear drains ahead of the next round of heavy rain.
Santa Cruz Mountain region preps for flooding and atmospheric river storms
People in Felton Grove are still trying to recover from the flooding in January. Piles of mud can still be seen in their yards, and now they're just moving everything they can to higher ground.
People in Felton Grove are still trying to recover from the flooding in January. Piles of mud can still be seen in their yards, and now they're just moving everything they can to higher ground.
Rain today, rain ahead
Steve Paulson said it's going to rain today and through the next few days.
Steve Paulson said it's going to rain today and through the next few days.
Heavy rain Thursday afternoon as atmospheric river arrives
Rain develops Thursday, becoming heavy in the afternoon as the atmospheric river arrives. There is a wind advisory Thursday afternoon through Friday at 4 p.m.
Rain develops Thursday, becoming heavy in the afternoon as the atmospheric river arrives. There is a wind advisory Thursday afternoon through Friday at 4 p.m.
North Bay and Peninsula brace for the brunt of the next big storm
As you enter Guerneville, crews are covering up a recent slide to minimize another slide from the coming weather. The Russian River is not rushing, but far faster than usual.
As you enter Guerneville, crews are covering up a recent slide to minimize another slide from the coming weather. The Russian River is not rushing, but far faster than usual.
Atmospheric river to unleash heavy rain Thursday
Intense rain and strong winds are expected to lash the Bay Area beginning Thursday.
Intense rain and strong winds are expected to lash the Bay Area beginning Thursday.
Morning rain, cloudy afternoon
Steve Paulson says this morning will see rain and the afternoon will be partly cloudy.
Steve Paulson says this morning will see rain and the afternoon will be partly cloudy.
Emergency officials warn residents to prepare for more potential flooding, downed trees
Bay Area emergency management officials are warning residents to prepare for yet another winter storm, this time, an atmospheric river that is approaching the Bay Area Thursday and threatens to bring another deluge that could cause flooding and more downed trees and power lines.
Bay Area emergency management officials are warning residents to prepare for yet another winter storm, this time, an atmospheric river that is approaching the Bay Area Thursday and threatens to bring another deluge that could cause flooding and more downed trees and power lines.
Atmospheric river developing; flood watch for entire Bay Area beginning Thursday
Rain is expected in the North Bay Tuesday night as a precursor to the developing atmospheric river, which will hit the region on Thursday. A flood watch will be in effect for the entire Bay Area, beginning Thursday afternoon.
Rain is expected in the North Bay Tuesday night as a precursor to the developing atmospheric river, which will hit the region on Thursday. A flood watch will be in effect for the entire Bay Area, beginning Thursday afternoon.
Flood watch warning issued for entire Bay Area: Here's a list of where to get free sandbags to prepare
The already heavily saturated Bay Area was set to get more rain this week, prompting a flood watch warning for the region and a rush to get sandbags in place.
The already heavily saturated Bay Area was set to get more rain this week, prompting a flood watch warning for the region and a rush to get sandbags in place.
Atmospheric river could unleash more mudslides, mountain snow
Meteorologists predict the next round of weather – from Thursday to Saturday – will potentially unleash flooding rainfall, mudslides, feet of mountain snow, and very strong wind gusts of wind.
Meteorologists predict the next round of weather – from Thursday to Saturday – will potentially unleash flooding rainfall, mudslides, feet of mountain snow, and very strong wind gusts of wind.
Heavy snow leaves Northern California residents stranded, ranchers unable to reach starving animals
The recent and seemingly unrelenting winter weather has buried parts of Mendocino County under massive amounts of snow, prompting road closures that have left dozens of people stranded, some of whom rescue crews have had trouble reaching because of the conditions. And with more snow on the way, the situation could get worse.
The recent and seemingly unrelenting winter weather has buried parts of Mendocino County under massive amounts of snow, prompting road closures that have left dozens of people stranded, some of whom rescue crews have had trouble reaching because of the conditions. And with more snow on the way, the situation could get worse.
Yosemite National Park to remain closed till March 13 or longer
Yosemite National Park, which has been buried by record amounts of snow, will remain closed through at least March 12.
Yosemite National Park, which has been buried by record amounts of snow, will remain closed through at least March 12.
Worm moon: When to see March’s full moon
The time has come for March’s full moon to light up the night’s sky, and if conditions are clear, it could be visible for several nights.
The time has come for March’s full moon to light up the night’s sky, and if conditions are clear, it could be visible for several nights.
Sun, clouds, showers
Steve Paulson says today will be full of sun, clouds and showers. Highs in the mid-50s.
Steve Paulson says today will be full of sun, clouds and showers. Highs in the mid-50s.
Sun, clouds, showers
Steve Paulson says today will see sun, clouds and showers. Temps in the 50s.
Steve Paulson says today will see sun, clouds and showers. Temps in the 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.
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.
A wet work week ahead
More wet weather and unseasonably cold temperatures will stick around the Bay Area for much of the work week.
More wet weather and unseasonably cold temperatures will stick around the Bay Area for much of the work week.
Severe winter storm closes Tahoe ski resorts, major highway
A severe winter storm dropped over two feet of snow in the last 24 hours in the Sierras.
A severe winter storm dropped over two feet of snow in the last 24 hours in the Sierras.