California Weather

  • Snowy Sunday in the Sierra. Rain for Us by Saturday?

    Snowy Sunday in the Sierra. Rain for Us by Saturday?

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    Share with FriendsJust in case you were doubting that precipitation would ever fall again in California, these pictures from Sunday morning near Tahoe should help a bit.       […]

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  • One Year Since Flooding. From Wettest, to Driest.

    One Year Since Flooding. From Wettest, to Driest.

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    Share with FriendsJust one year ago, massive flooding was occurring along the Russian River as torrential atmospheric river rainfall poured down on the North Bay. For most locations, it was […]

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  • Santa Rosa Hits Record 81 Degrees, More Heat Possible

    Santa Rosa Hits Record 81 Degrees, More Heat Possible

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    Share with FriendsOne of the driest Februarys on record is going out parched and hot. Sonoma County Airport hit a high temperature of 81 degrees on Tuesday, and 77 degrees […]

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  • Finally, Rain in the Extended Forecast!

    Finally, Rain in the Extended Forecast!

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    Share with FriendsAfter weeks of record dryness, the persistent high pressure ridge that has kept Northern California dry is at last showing signs of breaking down.  That means rain is […]

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  • Satellite View Shows Dramatic Change in Snowpack

    Satellite View Shows Dramatic Change in Snowpack

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    Share with FriendsDramatic new satellite pictures are revealing how a dry February of 2020 has taken a toll on snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains. As of early January of […]

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  • Record Heat. Miracle March in the Works?

    Record Heat. Miracle March in the Works?

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    Share with FriendsMonday was one of the warmest February days in history here in the North Bay.  In fact, Sonoma County Airport was among the stations that broke records, hitting […]

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  • Where is the Rain?

    Where is the Rain?

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    Share with FriendsAfter near record rains across the North Bay last February, February 2020 has started off dry, and looks to stay that way for at least a while longer. […]

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  • Dry Now, Big, Possibly Wet Change on the Horizon

    Dry Now, Big, Possibly Wet Change on the Horizon

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    Share with FriendsAs the North Bay and most of Northern California enjoys warm, springlike weather, forecasters hoping for a return of our much-needed rain are finally seeing hints of big […]

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  • Rain Late Saturday, Then Dry Pattern Sets In

    Rain Late Saturday, Then Dry Pattern Sets In

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    Share with FriendsIf you’re holding out hope for a wet end to the month, you may be disappointed.  After a light rain event Saturday into Sunday, an extended period of […]

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  • Urban Flooding Possible as Storm Packs a Punch

    Urban Flooding Possible as Storm Packs a Punch

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    Share with FriendsHeavy rain moved into the North Bay at about 5AM on Thursday, with the intensity of rain prompting urban and small stream flood advisories for much of the […]

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  • Big Rain Arrives Wednesday Night

    Big Rain Arrives Wednesday Night

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    Share with FriendsAfter more than a week of showery storms dropping light rain here and there, all eyes are on a system set to arrive late Wednesday that will pack […]

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  • Weather Turning Colder, Wetter

    Weather Turning Colder, Wetter

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    Share with FriendsThis week will see a transition to a colder, wetter weather pattern as a low pressure trough deepens along the West Coast. The satellite picture shows a weak […]

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