Communities brace for more rain in the Bay Area

Rain has returned to the Bay Area after a short 16-day dry spell. Stronger storms and gusty winds are expected this weekend. 

19 California state parks remain closed after recent storms

California state parks officials are still trying to assess the damage to all parks caused by the recent storms. As of Friday 19 parks remain fully closed and another 36 are partially closed.

Bay Area rain: When to expect strongest weekend showers

Rain came down Friday morning giving the Bay Area a peak of what's to come this weekend. Meteorologist Steve Paulson says a stronger storm is headed our way Saturday afternoon and into Sunday.

Rain, cooler
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Rain is in the forecast with temps in the 60s.

PG&E to face manslaughter trial over deadly California fire

Pacific Gas & Electric will face trial for manslaughter over its role in a 2020 wildfire in Northern California that killed four people.

Cool to cold
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Steve Paulson says today will be cool to cold with afternoon clouds.

Can you smell snow?

Humidity and air pressure changes may allow you to smell a snowstorm before it begins.

Western monarch butterfly population suffers due to atmospheric river storms

After the highest initial count in two decades around Thanksgiving, atmospheric river-fueled storms led to the loss of the iconic western monarch butterflies.

High clouds, 60s
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Steve Paulson says today will see high clouds with highs in the 60s.

Transition into El Nino could lead to record heat around globe

The World Meteorological Organization reports fishermen first used the term El Niño off the coast of South America to describe the unusually warm water temperatures before Christmas.

Crazy, cold start
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Steve Paulson says today will start of very chilly, in the 20s and 30s, and then get warmer throughout the day. Highs in the 50s.

Homeless advocates in North Bay open cold weather shelters

Homeless advocates in the North Bay are working to make sure everyone has a place to escape overnight lows that will be near and below freezing Monday night.

Oakland Zoo to reopen on Friday, Glowfari event extended

Oakland Zoo officials announced the zoo will reopen to the public Friday, February 3. In addition, the Glowfari attraction will be extended through March 4. 

Sunny, breezy
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Roberta Gonzales says today will be sunny and breezy with highs in the mid-50s.

Winter is coming: Freeze warning in effect throughout Bay Area counties

A freeze warning is in effect throughout the Bay Area from Sunday night to Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

A cool breezy Sunday to end the weekend
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Sunday will be cold and breezy and bring a chance of rain. The work week will start off with temperatures in the mid 50's. The end of the week will bring a chance of rain with it.

Weekend forecast
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The weekend is off to a foggy start. Saturday will be party cloudy and cool. On Sunday, there is a chance of rain.