San Francisco weather
Rain unlikely to be “extremely toxic” despite dubious warnings [Updated]
The only real danger today’s weather poses is flash flooding in burn areas.
Flash-flood watch issued for Camp Fire region: Residents urged to watch for evacuation orders
Predicted rainfall could cause debris flows.
Air pollution warning issued over fires
Ozone levels expected worst around Antioch, Livermore, and San Jose.
Heat warning in effect as NorCal roasts
Triple digits predicted in some areas, although SF will keep its cool.
Hurricane off Mexico coast to generate dangerous SF waves
Hurricane Fabio could send hazardous waves toward the Bay Area.
Why did San Francisco’s sky turn yellow over the weekend?
Smoke particles lay ochre blanket over the city.
Bay Area weather: Critical fire conditions expected this weekend
Saturday will be the hottest—and the most dangerous—day of the week.
Hail thumps Bay Area, thunder forecast
San Francisco springtime weather breaks all the rules.
Record storm dumps 15 percent of SF’s yearly average rainfall on city
Local weather records stretching back to the Gold Rush era broken.
Atmospheric river postpones Giants game, soaks Bay Area
Dodgers-vs.-Giants game will have to wait for a drier day.
‘Atmospheric river’ rain wallops Bay Area [Update]
A tremendous deluge is floating across the Pacific, bringing much-needed moisture but also risk of flooding.
Weather: California storms more than double snow/water supply, still not enough
Drought recedes further after March storms, but the future looks ominous.
Weather: Avalanche, winter-storm warnings issued for Lake Tahoe area
Weekend ski plans? Not so fast.
Rain brings risk of flooding, mudslides this week
Heavy rains forecast starting Tuesday might overflow into low-lying areas.
Drought recedes from coast, spreads to rest of state
Recent soaking has normalized conditions in Bay Area, at least for now.
Rain, waves, strong winds predicted all week long
It’ll be a dark and stormy night.
Treasure Island, SFO sinking as sea levels rise
Arizona, Berkeley researchers measure coastal depression via satellite
Can one monster storm save California from drought?
Up to seven feet of snow is forecasted for the Sierra Nevada. Will it be enough?
Rain, hail forecast as San Francisco gets soaked
Much-needed storms ring in spring.
Nearly half the state is in drought again
2017’s gains are not rolling over
Freeze warning in effect until Tuesday
SF’s weird weather means summer-like temps in the day and merciless winter at night.
California drought could last more than a decade
The 2016-2017 wet winter may end up just a drop in the bucket, meteorologists warn.
Alaska earthquake triggers SF tsunami watch
Although danger has passed, city warns people to keep away from the beaches.
High surf warning in effect for Bay Area beaches
"Breaking waves greater than 40 feet" anticipated along the coast.
Weather: Rain coming to Bay Area; wind, snow heading to the Sierra
Major storm in the Sierra bringing 120 mph winds.
Caltrans braces for fires, floods, storms due to climate change
Bay Area highways, critical evacuation routes during disasters, are highly vulnerable.
Freeze warning in effect for Bay Area Thursday night, Friday morning
Forecast warns of one of the coldest nights of the year
Weather: Rain finally forecast in SF again
Meanwhile, "abnormal dryness" is spreading throughout the state.
Bad air warnings in effect for SF (update)
Another serious warning is in effect in San Francisco on Friday morning, as the EPA’s AirNow site assesses air quality in SF as "unhealthy."
Atmospheric river brings feet of snow to Sierra Nevada mountains
This week’s precipitation event is moderate and short lived, but that hasn’t stopped the snow from piling up in Lake Tahoe.
Storm turns Lake Tahoe into surfin’ safari
Area’s first atmospheric river storm of the season produces far out results.
Flash flood watch issued for North Bay fire zone
After a month of devastating wildfires, the North Bay must now keep an eye out for sudden flooding. A storm is expected to wallop the Bay Area today and Thursday.
Rain is coming to San Francisco
Weather forecasts call for significant rain in the Bay Area on Thursday night or Friday, possibly complicating conditions in recent fire zones.
How climate change made the North Bay fires worse
"If we had the wine country fire, more than 100,000 acres, that would be from Richmond to Hayward...and that is possible."