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Is it going to rain on Halloween? A look at the Bay Area's chilly weather forecast
Coastal flood advisory extended, slight chance of rain for Halloween The Bay Area's coastal flood advisory was extended through Saturday at 6 p.m. as high tides continue. Looking ahead, there is a slight chance of rain on Halloween. Meteorologist Roberta Gonzales explains. Halloween evening is shaping up to bring mostly cloudy skies and a fall chill across the Bay Area, with a small chance Mother Nature could sprinkle a little mischief into your trick-or-treating plans. Halloween rain?
Is it going to rain on Halloween? A look at the Bay Area's chilly weather forecast
As you prepare to head out on Saturday, plan for a 10 to 30% chance of a passing shower or pockets of drizzle, depending on your location. • Keep a light rain jacket handy as you make the neighborhood candy rounds. • The best costume accessory this year? A warm layer, according to KTVU meteorologist Roberta Gonzalez. OAKLAND, Calif.
Heading to Hawaii this weekend? Tropical storm could dampen your travel plans Original
Timber Fire prompts Air Quality Advisory Wednesday Weather: Wednesday Forecast: Morning drizzle from heavy marine layer, then temperatures continue to fall sharply. Highs will hit the cool 60s at the coast, upper 60s to mid-70s around the Bays, and cap at a highly comfortable upper 70s to mid-80s across the inland valleys.
Heading to Hawaii this weekend? Tropical storm could dampen your travel plans
The National Weather Service in Honolulu says the Big Island and islands of Maui County currently have the highest potential for heavy rainfall, although that forecast could change as the system develops and its track becomes clearer. • The disturbance is expected to become a tropical storm later Wednesday night or early Thursday • Hawaii’s mountainous terrain could enhance the rainfall as moisture-laden air is forced up the slopes.
Timber Fire burning in Big Sur another disruption to community Original
Big Sur's Timber Fire burns 1,700 acres The Timber Fire has exploded in size since it was first reported Sunday morning. According to Cal Fire, it has scorched more than 1,700 acres in the Big Sur area and is only 5% contained as of Monday. A wildfire burning in the rugged mountains above California’s iconic Big Sur coastline is bringing another disruption to a community that has endured years of fires, landslides and closures along Highway 1.
San Francisco weekend weather: Smoke, dangerous beaches, heat
There's a whole lot of weather going on An elevated fire weather across the interior North Bay, East Bay, Diablo Range and Santa Lucia Range through next week. Several weather hazards are lining up across the Bay Area heading into the weekend, from wildfire smoke and dangerous beach conditions to increasing inland heat and elevated fire weather concerns. Here’s what residents should know before making weekend plans. Spare the Air Alert issued Smoke from the Woodside Fire in Sonoma County.
Will Canada wildfire smoke affect FIFA World Cup Final match? Original
Smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada has spread into portions of the Midwest and Northeast, creating hazy skies and poor air quality from Chicago to New York City. Now, attention is turning to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where FOX will broadcast the championship match between Spain and Argentina.
Dry lightning threat returns to Bay Area? Original
The Bay Area could be watching the sky closely late Sunday into Monday as monsoon moisture pushes north into California. While it’s still too early to pinpoint exactly where thunderstorms could develop, the bigger concern isn’t heavy rain; it’s dry lightning. Lightning that produces little or no rainfall can spark wildfires, especially after our long, dry summer.
Dry lightning threat returns to Bay Area?
Sat, July 11, 2026 at 2:20 AM UTC Dry lightning threat returns to Bay Area? The Brief Monsoon moisture moving into California could bring isolated thunderstorms to parts of the Bay Area late Sunday into Monday, with dry lightning posing the greatest wildfire risk. Forecasters are closely watching the Santa Cruz Mountains, South Bay hills, East Bay hills, Diablo Range, and parts of Monterey and San Benito counties. OAKLAND, Calif.
El Niño expected to strengthen, what it could mean for the Bay Area
How to stay safe during El Niño as sharks migrate closer to California coast Shark expert Chris Lowe, a professor of marine biology and director of the Shark Lab at Cal State, Long Beach, explains how to stay safe as sharks migrate toward the California coast during El Niño. A newly released monthly report from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center shows that El Niño is not only here, but it’s expected to continue strengthening through the fall and winter months.
King tides are coming, causing coastal flooding advisories in the Bay Area Original
Higher than normal astronomical tides are expected to hit the Bay Area this week and with it comes coastal advisories. We have everything you need to know to be prepared.
King tides are coming, causing coastal flooding advisories in the Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO - Higher than normal astronomical tides are expected to hit the Bay Area this week and with it comes coastal advisories. We have everything you need to know to be prepared.
Rain is returning to the Bay Area. Here's when the worst of the storm will arrive
Rain on the way BIG changes in our weather pattern. Two systems offshore will approach our coast for the remainder of the week. Your Thursday forecast features mostly cloudy skies with the chance of showers. The activity is expected to ramp up Friday through Saturday. Thunderstorm chances have also been added to the cooler weekend forecast. This storm will also affect the Sierra. Winter Storm Watches are in effect this weekend.
Rain is returning to the Bay Area. Here's when the worst of the storm will arrive
OAKLAND, Calif. - Two low-pressure storm systems are headed toward the Bay Area, expected to bring several inches of rainfall through the weekend. The first storm system is a warm, tropical moisture-heavy system arriving Thursday, followed by a more powerful, colder storm from the Gulf of Alaska on Saturday. Total rainfall through Sunday is expected to range from a half-inch to an inch-and-a-half for most areas, with up to 3-inches in the coastal ranges.
Artemis II splashdown: What to expect off the California coast
NASA's Artemis II launches to the moon. See the takeoff A crew of four astronauts are headed on a ten-day mission to the moon on Artemis II. It's the second flight in the Artemis program – and the latest step towards landing humans back on the moon. 🚀 As we look ahead to Friday’s historic return of Artemis II, all eyes are not just on the capsule — but on the weather conditions in the Pacific Ocean. Splashdown is expected just after 5 p.m., but here’s something many people may not realize.
Artemis II splashdown: What to expect off the California coast
The Orion capsule will land far offshore, roughly 200 to 300 miles southwest of San Diego, in the open Pacific near Baja California. NASA has strict recovery criteria for the splashdown, including no rain or thunderstorms within ~30 nautical miles, no lightning in the vicinity, and wave heights staying below 6 feet. Despite a slight chance of isolated showers in the forecast, conditions 200+ miles offshore are expected to remain favorable for the splashdown of Artemis II.
Artemis II splashdown: What to expect off the California coast
Wed, April 8, 2026 at 8:09 PM UTC The Brief The Orion capsule will land far offshore, roughly 200 to 300 miles southwest of San Diego, in the open Pacific near Baja California. Splashdown is expected just after 5 p.m. SAN DIEGO, Calif. - As we look ahead to Friday’s historic return of Artemis II, all eyes are not just on the capsule — but on the weather conditions in the Pacific Ocean. Splashdown is expected just after 5 p.m., but here’s something many people may not realize.
Daylight Saving Time: Helping kids adjust to springing forward
Adjusting to Daylight Savings Time, potential health risks with losing sleep KTVU's Claudine Wong spoke with Dr. Siresha Chaluvadi, Chief of Neurology at Kaiser Permanente's Oakland Medical Center, about adjusting to Daylight Savings Time. She says a number of health issues can arise from losing just an hour of sleep.
Daylight Saving Time: Helping kids adjust to springing forward
OAKLAND, Calif. - Warmer temperatures make it feel as if spring is in the air, which is a good time to remind all of us to spring ahead one full hour ahead as we return to Daylight Saving Time this weekend. Helping kids adjust When clocks spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, families lose an hour of sleep overnight and children often feel the effects the most, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Rapid Tahoe warmup could accelerate snowmelt, raise flood concerns
After last week’s record snowfall, the greater Lake Tahoe area and the avalanche danger are still in effect, meaning residents should be wary of flooding as rapid warming moves into the Greater Lake Tahoe region. The warmup predicted for Thursday and Friday is approaching record territory on the South Shore, with temperatures forecast in the 60s. Why you should care: Temperatures are forecast to surge well above average later this week.
Rapid Tahoe warmup could accelerate snowmelt, raise flood concerns
Wed, February 25, 2026 at 1:58 PM UTC TAHOE, Calif. - After last week’s record snowfall, the greater Lake Tahoe area and the avalanche danger are still in effect, meaning residents should be wary of flooding as rapid warming moves into the Greater Lake Tahoe region. The warmup predicted for Thursday and Friday is approaching record territory on the South Shore, with temperatures forecast in the 60s. Why you should care Temperatures are forecast to surge well above average later this week.
From avalanche threat to flood concerns: Tahoe faces rapid warmup and rain Original
Donner Summit, on Wednesday December 30, 2009, covered in a fresh layer of snow. (Photo By Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) After a week of heavy snowfall and a deadly avalanche in the greater Lake Tahoe region, the focus is now shifting from snow accumulation to what happens next. A warmer air mass will begin moving into the Sierra starting Sunday, with temperatures climbing into the 50s by Monday at many mountain communities.
Persistent Bay Area rain over President's Day weekend, Tahoe snow
Major snow storm expected to hit Sierra as skiers flock to Tahoe for President's Day Weekend Tahoe area resorts like Heavenly Mountain Resort are expecting prime conditions after the storm. The expected snow sent customers flocking to California Ski Company in Berkeley, which said it was beginning to sell out of rentals. It's going to rain in the Bay Area over President's Day weekend, and the wet weather is going to last for a while.
Early weather forecast for Super Bowl LX Original
49ers fans celebrate a win at Levi's Stadium. Sept. 21, 2025 Super Bowl week is here — and the Bay Area is about to be on the world stage with Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Early weather outlook Forecasts are still early, but one computer model indicated at least a chance of rain, while the other suggests, "dry conditions." One thing is certain… it will be mild in the mid and high 60s! A quick reality check: Early February in the San Jose/Santa Clara area typically runs cooler.
California dry streak, why 15 days of no rain matter
Morning fog, cooler Today will start off foggy and then be cooler in the high 50s. After a wet and stormy start to winter, the Bay Area has now gone 15 consecutive days without measurable rainfall, giving us a stretch of dry, mild January weather.
California dry streak, why 15 days of no rain matter
Generate Key Takeaways The Brief After a wet and stormy start to winter, the Bay Area has now gone 15 consecutive days without measurable rainfall. Meteorologists and water experts caution that "drought-free" does not mean water risk-free. Climatologists warn that California’s climate is becoming increasingly extreme, swinging rapidly between very wet and very dry periods, OAKLAND, Calif.
Look up! NASA spacecraft to pass over the Bay Area before Pacific splashdown
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Kennedy Space Center launchpad 39A with Jupiter, Saturn, the Moon, above the rocket and Dragon. (SpaceX) Generate Key Takeaways The Brief The SpaceX Dragon will be returning to Earth Thursday morning. During it's journey it will be visible to skywatchers in the Bay Area between 12:20 and 12:40 a.m. The rocket will appear as a bright point of light moving quickly across the sky OAKLAND, Calif.
Look up! NASA spacecraft to pass over the Bay Area before Pacific splashdown
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Kennedy Space Center launchpad 39A with Jupiter, Saturn, the Moon, above the rocket and Dragon. (SpaceX) Skywatchers across the Bay Area will have a rare early-morning opportunity Thursday as a NASA SpaceX Dragon spacecraft makes its final pass over California before returning to Earth.
Yosemite National Park offering spectacular winter waterfalls.
Yosemite National Park in winter 2026. Photo: Mark Weisner Yosemite National Park is delivering one of its most spectacular sights right now: winter waterfalls. Under clear blue skies and with surprisingly light crowds, Yosemite Falls and nearby cascades are roaring to life, fed by recent winter storms and a healthy Sierra snowpack. This is the time of year when the park’s waterfalls truly come alive.
Will rain dampen San Francisco's New Year's Eve fireworks?
Rain for New Year's Eve It's going to rain in the Bay Area for New Year's Eve. The Bay Area is ringing in the New Year under cloudy, breezy and damp conditions, as a subtropical moisture plume continues to move through Northern California Wednesday and into Thursday. Subtropical moisture will bring steady rain A mild but moisture-rich weather system is spreading rain across the region on Wednesday.
San Francisco weather: Soggy start to New Year
Soggy start to New Year's Rain develops today, which will continue through New Year's and Friday. You might want to watch that ball drop inside, safe and warm on your couch. The National Weather Service predicts another round of wet weather starting to rear its head on Tuesday and lasting through Friday. Rain is in the forecast on Wednesday, beginning in the South Bay and Peninsula in the morning, which will then spread to the rest of the Bay Area by afternoon.
Bay Area storm brings damaging winds, thunderstorm threat Original
Crisp Christmas morning with light showers on the way As Santa was making his delivery rounds around the Bay Area he encountered some thunderstorms along the way but that later gave way to some crisp weather Christmas morning. Light showers are expected around the region. As Santa Claus made his delivery rounds Christmas morning, he encountered scattered thunderstorms that failed to dampen the holiday spirit.
Timeline: When will it rain in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Santa is going to have a heck of a time delivering his toys this Christmas. The National Weather Service is forecasting a wet and windy one this holiday. Bomb cyclone developing offshore The Bay Area saw heavy rain over the weekend, with showers lingering into early this week. However, a bomb cyclone developing in the Pacific now brings the threat of intense winds to the region. Wednesday — Christmas Eve • Snow develops late Tuesday and becomes widespread early Wednesday morning.
Timeline: Treacherous weather targeting San Francisco Bay Area
Generate Key Takeaways OAKLAND, Calif. - Santa is going to have a heck of a time delivering his toys this Christmas. The National Weather Service is forecasting a wet and windy one this holiday. Tuesday Winds in Half Moon Bay were gusting up to nearly 40 mph as of 6:49 p.m. Flooding caused some roads in Sonoma County to shut down, including the area of Green Valley and Sullivan roads in Sebastopol. The North Bay is expected to feel the brunt of Tuesday night's storm.
Sierra snow: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Kevin "Coop" Cooper, known as the "Voice of Lake Tahoe," said that 11 inches of snow fell near Palisades Tahoe ski resort on Monday and Kirkwood Ski Resort got 8 inches. "The real show should be the Christmas Miracle storm on Christmas Day, as Santa should deliver to us heavy snowfall down to the base as snow levels drop below 6,000 feet," Bryan Allegretto wrote on the Palisades Tahoe blog.
Earthquake Weather? Why Scientists Say It’s a Myth Original
The Golden Gate Bridge is seen through a mix of rain and splashing bay water in Sausalito, California on January 5, 2023. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images) After a recent swarm of small earthquakes near San Ramon, many people across the Bay Area have been asking the same question: "Is this earthquake weather?" It’s a common belief, especially in California, but scientists are clear that there is no such thing.
Winter Spare the Air alert in effect in Bay Area through Thanksgiving night
Thanksgiving morning will bring widespread fog to Northern California and while conditions have improved across the Bay Area, dense tule fog continues to blanket the Central Valley. Drivers heading toward the Sacramento–Stockton–Modesto corridor should prepare for sudden drops in visibility. Tule fog forms when cool, dense air becomes trapped near the ground, often persisting for hours longer in the valley "bowl" than along the coast.
New wood-burning standards: What to know as Bay Area temps drop
With colder nights settling in across the Bay Area — and Thanksgiving just around the corner — many families are preparing to light up their fireplaces for a warm, cozy holiday. But before you strike that match, the Bay Area Air District (formerly the Bay Area Air Quality Management District) is reminding residents about new wood-burning regulations that could impact when and how you can enjoy that fire.
Bay Area hit twice by the same storm system; new cold front arrives tonight Original
The same parent low-pressure system that brought more than 5 inches of rain to the Santa Cruz Mountains on Thursday is still impacting Northern California – and will bring another round of rain and wind to the Bay Area on Sunday night. After producing widespread light rain across the southern Bay Area and Central Coast last week, the system will reorganize offshore and send a fresh, stronger cold front into the region late Sunday night. What's coming tonight?
Bay Area walloped by powerful storm, more wet weather ahead
A powerful Pacific storm swept across the Bay Area on Thursday, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and widespread travel disruptions. The atmospheric river–fueled system delivered some of the highest early-season rainfall totals the region has seen in years — helping push this November toward the record books. Soaking Rainfall Rainfall totals surged throughout the day, especially in mountain regions.
Atmospheric river approaches Bay Area: Here's what to expect
An atmospheric river is headed for the Bay Area, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds beginning late Wednesday and lasting through early Friday. The storm system is expected to deepen as it slides down the West Coast, according to the National Weather Service. What to expect What we know: Strong southerly winds will be a major factor for much of the region.
Timeline: Atmospheric river approaches Bay Area
Generate Key Takeaways SAN FRANCISCO - An atmospheric river is headed for the Bay Area, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds beginning late Wednesday and lasting through early Friday. The storm system is expected to deepen as it slides down the West Coast, according to the National Weather Service. What to expect What we know Strong southerly winds will be a major factor for much of the region.
Bay Area weather: Rain arrives in North Bay during first storm of season | LIVE
Rain returned to the Bay Area on Monday, with showers scattered in the North Bay and more rainfall expected across the wider Bay Area later in the day. The Monday morning commute was mostly dry, but weather conditions are expected to deteriorate later, bringing heavier rain into the afternoon and evening.
Mid-week warm up to continue
KTVU Meteorologist Roberta Gonzales forecasts a slight dip in the warmer temperatures on Thursday, but they will still be above average. Then Friday and Saturday things really heat up with part of the Bay Area seeing temperatures in the 90s and perhaps even 100 degrees. Posted August 6, 2025 5:01pm PDT
Bay Area sees mildest summer in decades
While much of the country bakes under record-breaking summer heat, the Bay Area is experiencing a different kind of summer, one that hasn’t felt this mild in decades. The data Local perspective: According to recent climate data, San Francisco International Airport recorded an average maximum temperature of just 67 degrees between June 1 and July 15, making it the coldest start to summer since 1965.
Flash flooding in Texas, New Mexico is a wake-up call for the Bay Area, KTVU meteorologist says
This week, devastating flash flooding tore through parts of southern New Mexico, where burn-scarred hillsides, left barren after recent wildfires, couldn’t absorb heavy monsoon rains. Homes were swept away, cars submerged, and residents had just moments to escape. At the same time, Texas is reeling from historic and deadly flooding. After enduring weeks of relentless storms, entire towns in central and eastern Texas have been underwater.
What can you do to stay informed and safe during natural disasters?
KTVU Meteorologist Roberta Gonzales shares tips and insight on how residents across the country can stay safe and informed amid natural disasters. As a meteorologist, my heart has been breaking as I continue to monitor the adult and child lives lost in the recent flooding across Texas. Many are asking: Could this tragedy have been prevented? And with recent cutbacks to the National Weather Service, are we losing a critical safety net, right when we need it most?
Suspect in wild Livermore road rage shooting captured in Seattle
A gunman seen on video brazenly firing at a motorist along a Livermore road in what authorities said was a case of road rage last month has been captured in Seattle. Suspect was staying with family out of state What we know: The Livermore Police Department said the suspect, 26-year-old Demarionte Smith of Oakley, skipped states to avoid capture. Smith was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Seattle on April 1 after he fled there to stay with family members, according to the Livermore Police Department.
Video shows driver opening fire on motorist in Livermore
By KTVU Staff and Roberta Gonzales Published March 13, 2025 3:39pm CDT Livermore roadway shooting caught on video New video shows the moments a driver opened fire on another motorist along a Livermore road, striking their intended target. LIVERMORE, Calif.
Rockslide on San Francisco's Telegraph Hill
The atmospheric river brought severe thunderstorms to San Francisco on Tuesday. And while trees toppled, the heavy rain also caused a rockslide atop Telegraph Hill.
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