Adios storm clouds
Friday morning starts off with lingering clouds. The afternoon forecast features mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures. Highs should range from the low 60s to the mid 70s.
Friday morning starts off with lingering clouds. The afternoon forecast features mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures. Highs should range from the low 60s to the mid 70s.
Bay Area vulnerable to extreme winter flooding, UC Davis report warns
A new report from the UC Davis Road Ecology Center warns that a combination of King Tides, a Kelvin Wave, and El Niño conditions could cause severe winter flooding across the Bay Area.
A new report from the UC Davis Road Ecology Center warns that a combination of King Tides, a Kelvin Wave, and El Niño conditions could cause severe winter flooding across the Bay Area.
1st Bay Area storm of the season: Here's how long the rain will last
Rain came down in earnest on Thursday morning, blanketing the Bay Area in wet drops and slick roads.
Rain came down in earnest on Thursday morning, blanketing the Bay Area in wet drops and slick roads.
A wet day ahead as rain blankets the Bay Area
Low pressure bringing us our first storm of the season
Low pressure bringing us our first storm of the season
How long will the rain last?
The Bay Area is seeing rain today. But the sun will appear by the weekend.
The Bay Area is seeing rain today. But the sun will appear by the weekend.
Raindrops and Snowflakes
THURSDAY Additional wraparound showers, including the morning commute, with breaks between rounds. A lingering thunderstorm chance remains along the Central Coast, but the waterspout/tornado threat diminishes by late morning. Cooler temperatures and increasing onshore winds; dry weather returns Friday. TAHOE / SIERRA SNOW Yes—high-elevation snow is expected, with mainly rain at Tahoe lake level. Snow levels start above 8,500 feet, lowering toward 7,500–8,000 feet Thursday morning. NWS gives elevations above 8,000 feet roughly a 70% chance of at least 2 inches and 25% chance of at least 4 inches. Tahoe-region thunderstorm chances reach 25–30% today, decreasing to 15–20% Thursday. The heavier snow advisory is south of Tahoe: Mono County above 8,000 feet is under a Winter Weather Advisory through 5 PM Thursday, with 4–8 inches, locally 10 inches on the highest peaks. Higher Sierra passes could become slippery. No Tahoe Basin winter advisory is listed in the latest Reno discussion. EXPECTED RAINFALL TOTALS North Bay: Trace–0.15 inch. Lowest amounts in northern Sonoma and Napa counties. East Bay: 0.05–0.25 inch. Livermore: 0.05–0.15 inch. South Bay / San Jose: 0.10–0.25 inch. San Francisco: 0.05–0.15 inch. Peninsula: 0.05–0.25 inch, with higher amounts toward the south. Monterey Bay: Santa Cruz: 0.10–0.25 inch. Watsonville: 0.25–0.50 inch. Salinas: 0.25–0.50 inch. Monterey: 0.50–1.00 inch.
THURSDAY Additional wraparound showers, including the morning commute, with breaks between rounds. A lingering thunderstorm chance remains along the Central Coast, but the waterspout/tornado threat diminishes by late morning. Cooler temperatures and increasing onshore winds; dry weather returns Friday. TAHOE / SIERRA SNOW Yes—high-elevation snow is expected, with mainly rain at Tahoe lake level. Snow levels start above 8,500 feet, lowering toward 7,500–8,000 feet Thursday morning. NWS gives elevations above 8,000 feet roughly a 70% chance of at least 2 inches and 25% chance of at least 4 inches. Tahoe-region thunderstorm chances reach 25–30% today, decreasing to 15–20% Thursday. The heavier snow advisory is south of Tahoe: Mono County above 8,000 feet is under a Winter Weather Advisory through 5 PM Thursday, with 4–8 inches, locally 10 inches on the highest peaks. Higher Sierra passes could become slippery. No Tahoe Basin winter advisory is listed in the latest Reno discussion. EXPECTED RAINFALL TOTALS North Bay: Trace–0.15 inch. Lowest amounts in northern Sonoma and Napa counties. East Bay: 0.05–0.25 inch. Livermore: 0.05–0.15 inch. South Bay / San Jose: 0.10–0.25 inch. San Francisco: 0.05–0.15 inch. Peninsula: 0.05–0.25 inch, with higher amounts toward the south. Monterey Bay: Santa Cruz: 0.10–0.25 inch. Watsonville: 0.25–0.50 inch. Salinas: 0.25–0.50 inch. Monterey: 0.50–1.00 inch.
Rain chances move in this afternoon
Low pressure bringing two days of rain to the region
Low pressure bringing two days of rain to the region
Isolated showers in store for Wednesday
Clouds, light winds and showers are expected to move into the region Wednesday morning and afternoon. Showers will become more scattered later in the day and continue into Thursday. Thunderstorms are possible from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning across parts of the Central Coast, including areas near the Plaskett and Timber fire burn scars. While the expected rainfall could provide some beneficial moisture, locally heavy downpours could pose a concern for runoff and debris flows in and around recently burned areas. A cooling trend will continue through the end of the week, followed by a return to warmer, drier conditions next weekend.
Clouds, light winds and showers are expected to move into the region Wednesday morning and afternoon. Showers will become more scattered later in the day and continue into Thursday. Thunderstorms are possible from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning across parts of the Central Coast, including areas near the Plaskett and Timber fire burn scars. While the expected rainfall could provide some beneficial moisture, locally heavy downpours could pose a concern for runoff and debris flows in and around recently burned areas. A cooling trend will continue through the end of the week, followed by a return to warmer, drier conditions next weekend.
Marin sheriff's deputy gets medal for saving woman from flooded SUV
A Marin County sheriff's deputy has been awarded the Medal of Valor from a statewide sheriff's association for rescuing a woman from her flooded SUV after it was swept into a swollen creek during a severe rainstorm.
A Marin County sheriff's deputy has been awarded the Medal of Valor from a statewide sheriff's association for rescuing a woman from her flooded SUV after it was swept into a swollen creek during a severe rainstorm.
First fall rain hits the Bay Area tonight
The first wet weather system of the fall season is arriving in the Bay Area. Rain moves into the North Bay late Tuesday evening and lingers across the region through Wednesday.
The first wet weather system of the fall season is arriving in the Bay Area. Rain moves into the North Bay late Tuesday evening and lingers across the region through Wednesday.
Marin County holds community sessions to prepare for El Niño hazards
Marin County officials held a community meeting at the College of Marin to help Ross Valley residents prepare for the incoming El Niño climate pattern.
Marin County officials held a community meeting at the College of Marin to help Ross Valley residents prepare for the incoming El Niño climate pattern.
Fall is finally here
Cool conditions and rain chances move in this week
Cool conditions and rain chances move in this week
Changes on the way
The cooler pattern is here to stay. Your Monday forecast features partly to mostly cloudy skies. Highs should range from the upper 50s to the low 70s. We are expecting an unsettled pattern Tuesday through Thursday. Shower chances will be going up.
The cooler pattern is here to stay. Your Monday forecast features partly to mostly cloudy skies. Highs should range from the upper 50s to the low 70s. We are expecting an unsettled pattern Tuesday through Thursday. Shower chances will be going up.
Cooler pattern
The Bay Area cools off for the remainder of the weekend. Forecast highs for Sunday should range from the low 60s to the low 80s.
The Bay Area cools off for the remainder of the weekend. Forecast highs for Sunday should range from the low 60s to the low 80s.
Firefighter, 24, died after being struck by a tree battling La. wildfire
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.
Last summery day before notable changes
Happy Saturday! One more summery day before a major cooldown arrives Sunday. Cooler, unsettled weather follows next week, with a chance of light rain and isolated thunderstorms by midweek. Dangerous surf remains a concern along the coast this weekend with a Beach Hazard Statement for the increased risk of sneaker waves, large breaking waves and rip currents.
Happy Saturday! One more summery day before a major cooldown arrives Sunday. Cooler, unsettled weather follows next week, with a chance of light rain and isolated thunderstorms by midweek. Dangerous surf remains a concern along the coast this weekend with a Beach Hazard Statement for the increased risk of sneaker waves, large breaking waves and rip currents.
Norte Fire in California threatens homes, forces evacuations
Orange County, California firefighters are battling an aggressive, fast-moving wildfire that exploded across 450 acres in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, destroying multiple homes and forcing mandatory evacuations under fierce Santa Ana wind conditions.
Orange County, California firefighters are battling an aggressive, fast-moving wildfire that exploded across 450 acres in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, destroying multiple homes and forcing mandatory evacuations under fierce Santa Ana wind conditions.
NOAA releases official US Winter Outlook: What it means for you
A powerful El Niño could bring a warmer and wetter winter to much of the U.S. Here's where.
A powerful El Niño could bring a warmer and wetter winter to much of the U.S. Here's where.
A hot two days ahead before rain moves in
temps ten to fifteen degrees above average
temps ten to fifteen degrees above average
Red Flag Warning for parts of the Bay Area
Red Flag Warning: An official Red Flag Warning is active from 10:00 PM tonight through 11:00 AM Friday across the North Bay Interior Mountains. Diablo Winds: A classic weather setup is unleashing a dangerous Diablo Wind event over the ridges. The highest mountain peaks around Mt. Saint Helena have already clocked extreme wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph, and these powerful, bone-dry gusts will mix down to lower altitudes overnight through late Friday morning. Extreme Fuel Dryness: It has not rained in the North Bay since September 4th, meaning mountain vegetation and brush are critically parched and primed for explosive fire growth if an ignition occurs. Abstain from any outdoor activities that could cause a spark. Mountain Nights: A severe thermal belt above 1,000 feet will trap hot air over the hills tonight. While lower valley floors cool off, mountain ridges will suffer from critically poor relative humidity recovery and unseasonably warm overnight lows, offering zero physical relief from the heat. Regional Microclimate Temperature Span Tonight: Immediate Pacific Coast: Mid 50s Bayshore Cities (SF/Oakland): Mid 50s Inland Valleys: 50s - Low 60s Friday (Tomorrow's Daytime Highs): Immediate Pacific Coast: 75° to (Santa Cruz) 85° Bayshore Cities (SF/Oakland): 78° to 88° Inland Valleys & Mountains: 88° to 98° (Hottest- Santa Rosa and Gilroy)
Red Flag Warning: An official Red Flag Warning is active from 10:00 PM tonight through 11:00 AM Friday across the North Bay Interior Mountains. Diablo Winds: A classic weather setup is unleashing a dangerous Diablo Wind event over the ridges. The highest mountain peaks around Mt. Saint Helena have already clocked extreme wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph, and these powerful, bone-dry gusts will mix down to lower altitudes overnight through late Friday morning. Extreme Fuel Dryness: It has not rained in the North Bay since September 4th, meaning mountain vegetation and brush are critically parched and primed for explosive fire growth if an ignition occurs. Abstain from any outdoor activities that could cause a spark. Mountain Nights: A severe thermal belt above 1,000 feet will trap hot air over the hills tonight. While lower valley floors cool off, mountain ridges will suffer from critically poor relative humidity recovery and unseasonably warm overnight lows, offering zero physical relief from the heat. Regional Microclimate Temperature Span Tonight: Immediate Pacific Coast: Mid 50s Bayshore Cities (SF/Oakland): Mid 50s Inland Valleys: 50s - Low 60s Friday (Tomorrow's Daytime Highs): Immediate Pacific Coast: 75° to (Santa Cruz) 85° Bayshore Cities (SF/Oakland): 78° to 88° Inland Valleys & Mountains: 88° to 98° (Hottest- Santa Rosa and Gilroy)