Astronomical spring arrives, bringing the spectacle of Chicagohenge

Equinoxes occur twice a year, in spring and fall, when Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun. As a result, daylight and darkness are nearly equal worldwide.

Increasing clouds, evening rain
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There will be increasing clouds today and a chance of evening rain.

Another round of showers
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After a nice break in the rain, the final system of winter will approach the Bay Area Wednesday afternoon. Mostly cloudy skies are expected tomorrow. Shower chances will be going up during the evening hours. The showers will be focused in the North Bay. Spring begins Thursday! Our next warming trend begins this weekend.

Lake Berryessa's 'Glory Hole' returns for the first time in years, drawing visitors

A circular drain at Lake Berryessa in Napa County, known as the Morning Glory Spillway, has been active, drawing spectators seeking to get a glimpse of the rare funneling whirlpool.

Mostly sunny
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Mostly sunny today, highs in the 60s.

Multiple crashes, spin-outs shutdown Westbound I-80 at Donner Lake Interchange

Winter is getting the last laugh on drivers heading back from the Sierra-Tahoe area. Multiple crashes and spin-outs were reported Monday on Interstate 80 at the Donner Summit.  

Off-and-on rain
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Off-and-on rain today. Highs in the 50s

Wet and windy weather on the way
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Mostly cloudy skies, cool temps. and winds ramping up ahead of rain later today. A Wind Advisory for the North Bay begins at 11am, a Wind Advisory for the Easy Bay, San Francisco Peninsula, Coast, and Santa Cruz Mountains. Rain moves into the North Bay late afternoon with scattered showers and rain developing over the Central and South Bay tonight. Chance of showers and slight risk of thunderstorms continue into Monday.

Massive storm that fueled tornadoes, blizzard leaves 33 dead across US

A violent storm has killed at least 33 people across several states. The massive weather system brought tornadoes, dust storms and blizzard warnings to millions of people.

Another system on the way
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The third storm in a week will be approaching the Bay Area during the second half of the weekend. Mostly cloudy skies are expected Sunday. A Wind Advisory (gusts to 45 mph) has been posted for the North Bay Hills. There is the chance of a few showers in the North Bay throughout the day. The main rain band, linked to the next storm, moves in Sunday evening. Showers, with the chance of thunderstorms, stick around in the Monday forecast. The Sierra will pick up more snow! Another Winter Storm Warning begins 5 pm Sunday.

A break in the rain today
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Happy Saturday Everyone. Partly sunny skies and highs slightly below average today. Expect upper 50s to low 60s for the afternoon with generally light winds. The next storm arrives on Sunday.

Snow reported in parts of Bay Area

It's not every day that Bay Area residents come across snow in the region, but some people in Solano County did just that. 

Clouds and sun this weekend
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The Bay Area gets a break from the downpours for most of the weekend. We are expecting partly to mostly cloudy skies in your Saturday forecast. There is the slight chance of showers in the North Bay. Our next system will be making its approach Sunday evening. Have a great weekend! -Mark

State Farm's request for 22% rate hike in California approved

California insurance regulators on Friday granted an emergency request from State Farm to raise premiums by 22%, but there are conditions.

More rain on the way
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System #2 will move into the Bay Area early Friday morning. Winds will be picking up too. Gusts could approach 40 mph. Saturday will be dry! Another system could boost rain chances Sunday evening. In the Sierra, a Winter Storm Warning is place until 11 pm Friday.