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San Francisco Chronicle

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Powerful storm system to send rain, snow to California

The San Francisco Bay Area is about to see an extended period of wet weather, and the Sierra should get snow.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

ABC7 News Bay Area

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Storm to bring rain, dangerous surf to Bay Area and more than a foot of snow to the Sierra

Rain is expected to return to the region Friday, bringing potentially dangerous surf along the coast and the first accumulating snowstorm of the season to the Sierra.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 10h

San Francisco Chronicle

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Biggest waves in years to slam California coast — including San Francisco

These could be the biggest waves to hit some parts of the California coast in years, reaching up to 50 feet at offshore buoys.

San Francisco, CA · 21h

SFist

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Day Around the Bay: First Big Rainstorm Coming Our Way Friday

A cold front is sweeping down out of Alaska this week, and by Friday it will start bringing significant rain to the Bay Area, and snow to the Sierra. Scattered bouts of heavy rain and wind gusts up to 40 mph are expected, which may cause downed trees and power outages. [Chronicle]

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d
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ABC7 News Bay Area

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Free 'Sandbag Saturdays' kick off in San Francisco ahead of predicted El Niño storms

While sunshine and clear skies filled San Francisco on Saturday, many residents were already preparing for winter storm season. Hundreds lined up at Marina Green for free sandbags as city leaders launched "Sandbag Saturdays," a flood-preparedness campaign aimed at helping residents and business owners get ready for potential El Niño storms. Public Works Director Carla Short said now is the ideal time to plan ahead. "With the weather this beautiful, you don't have to drive through when the weather is not so beautiful," Short said. In social media posts, Mayor Daniel Lurie said, "El Nino is upon us." He encouraged residents to take advantage of the program, noting that recent king tides are a reminder of the flooding risks that could increase once winter storms arrive. MORE: El Niño: SF declares local emergency to prepare for potential severe storms, coastal flooding Through the city's drive-through giveaway, residents and business owners can receive up to 10 free sandbags. Public Works crews load the sandbags directly into vehicles. For some, previous flooding experiences were motivation enough. "If you've had flooding before, this is a big deal," said San Francisco resident Mitch Rosenfeld. "Our experience before was messy. If I had sandbags last

San Francisco, CA · 2d

SFGate

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Mill Valley: 2 Roads Closed Due To Tidal Flooding

Tidal flooding has closed two Mill Valley roads on Monday morning. Redwood Highway Frontage Road is closed at Hamilton Drive, and a portion of Miller Avenue is closed between Camino Alto and Almonte Boulevard, Mill Valley police said in an advisory at 11:15 a.m. Article continues below this ad. Friends...

Mill Valley, CA · 1d

Country Herald

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Sonoma County, CA Fog Alert: Visibility Drops to ¼ Mile on US-101

Dense fog advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. Monday as drivers face hazardous morning travel.

Sonoma County, CA · 1d

Axios San Francisco

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Flood risks rise on SF's Embarcadero

Unusually high tides are overflowing onto SF's Embarcadero, raising concerns about more severe flooding during winter storms. Why it matters: Higher sea levels combined with historic winter storms could flood waterfront roads, damage infrastructure, and disrupt low-lying neighborhoods, KQED reports . Catch up quick: On Oct. 25, high tides flooded the Embarcadero , cutting off parts of Pier 14 and closing sections of the sidewalk and bike lane despite calm weather. SF's average sea level reached 12.4 inches above NOAA predictions in October, the largest monthly difference on record. More extreme tides are expected around Thanksgiving and Christmas. How it works: Ocean and atmospheric conditions are raising coastal water levels even before winter storms arrive . El Niño-driven Kelvin waves are pulses of warm water that travel east across the Pacific before moving north along the West Coast, capable of raising coastal sea levels by 6 to 12 inches , per NOAA. This added rise can worsen flooding when combined with king tides, marine heat waves, and storm surges, according to KQED . Flashback: Past El Niño and winter storms show how quickly conditions can overwhelm the waterfront. In February 1998 , high winds, heavy rain, and elevated sea levels

San Francisco, CA · 1d

San Francisco Examiner

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Warm SF weather this week to give way to heavy rain

San Francisco’s warm start to the week will give way to heavy rains and winds as a weakening Pacific Northwest storm is expected to descend upon the Bay Area this weekend. National Weather Service meteorologists said Monday that temperatures this week will hit highs in the low 70s before dropping on Friday into the low to mid 60s. Prior to landfall on Friday, this week’s storm system is also expected to bring sneaker waves, rip currents and breaking waves from 12 feet to 16 feet to San Francisco’s coastline . The ocean is more active and warmer this year compared to seasonal averages thanks to El Nino, a naturally recurring phenomenon in the Pacific that is predicted this year to peak in December and last through early 2027 . In addition to higher rainfall totals, San Francisco is expected to be at risk for coastal flooding and elevated sea levels through March. Throughout the upcoming storm season, city agencies said they will maintain street drains and other infrastructure to minimize local flooding risks. This week’s warm temperatures are preceding a weather pattern that is developing offshore and expected to begin moving closer to The City on Thursday, causing air to

San Francisco, CA · 21h

KRON4 News

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Dangerous beach conditions forecast for this weekend

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — High surf along the Northern California coast is expected this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued an advisory warning that breaking waves between 12 and 16 feet are expected Saturday and Sunday. The weather service is warning of dangerous conditions and advising people to stay out of the surf and […]

San Francisco, CA · 16h

hoodline.com

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Sunny Skies, Soaked Streets: High Tides, Weekend Washout Headed for San Francisco

San Francisco is starting Tuesday near 58 degrees, but the day is headed toward sunshine and a high around 72. The bigger local concern is not the morning chill: elevated tides will keep low-lying bayshore spots vulnerable to flooding through Friday afternoon. Sunny Tuesday, Veterans Day Wednesday. Tuesday is expected...

San Francisco, CA · 9h

Country Herald

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California Weather Alert: SF Coastal Flooding Friday, Nov 10–13

Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect through Friday as high tides threaten shoreline roads and low-lying areas.

San Francisco, CA · 21h

SFist

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Ocean Beach Could See 25-Foot Waves This Weekend as Massive Storm Approaches

Powerful storms brewing in the Gulf of Alaska are expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and some of the biggest waves in years to the Bay Area this weekend, with Ocean Beach potentially seeing waves topping 25 feet. Breaking waves of 30 to 40 feet are possible along exposed...

San Francisco, CA · 8h

KTVU FOX 2

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Minor changes tomorrow, major changes by the weekend

Patchy fog and cool temperatures will kick off our Bay Area Tuesday with sunshine and unseasonably mild to warm temperatures for the afternoon. Highs are expected to climb 5 to 10 degrees above average, making for a pleasant stretch of weather through the middle of the week. Despite the sunshine, coastal concerns remain. A Coastal Flood Advisory continues for coastal communities through Tuesday afternoon, while bayside communities remain under an advisory through Friday. Elevated tides are increasing the risk of minor coastal flooding, especially during high tide. Residents in low-lying shoreline areas should be prepared for possible water inundation. Looking ahead, the quiet weather pattern is expected to change toward the end of the week. A storm system could bring a return of rain to the Bay Area by the weekend, with snow also expected in the Sierra. Forecast details are still coming into focus, but cooler, wetter weather appears to be on the horizon after our stretch of unusually warm conditions.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

egoease.com

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Bay Area flood advisories extended as water levels shatter records

On a gray Saturday morning in Sausalito, a man in rubber boots stood at the edge of a parking lot and watched the bay refuse to give the pavement back. The water had peaked overnight, then stalled, leaving a thin sheet across curbs that usually stay dry even in winter storms. Similar scenes played out from the Embarcadero to shoreline parks in the East Bay, where puddles behaved less like leftovers from a storm and more like a tide that had forgotten its schedule. Officials responded by keeping Bay Area flood advisories in place through the weekend, a decision that surprised people who had expected the danger to ebb with the morning light. The extension was not a new emergency so much as an admission that retreat can be slower than arrival, and that a record does not end when the crest passes.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 2d

SFist

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SF Helps Residents Prepare For El Niño Flooding With ‘Sandbag Saturdays’ Giveaways

The city is distributing free sandbags on Saturdays through December 5 in neighborhoods prone to flooding ahead of a potentially record-setting El Niño winter, while residents can also pick them up year-round at Public Works. San Francisco Public Works held its first neighborhood sandbag giveaway at Marina Green over...

San Francisco, CA · 1d

NBC Bay Area

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Bay Area agencies prepared to respond to anything during El Niño winter

Several emergency responders got together Tuesday to demonstrate the teamwork it will take to deal with the impacts of impending El Niño storms. Personnel with Cal Fire, the Red Cross, PG&E and San Jose's Office of Emergency Management said they have to be ready for anything this winter, adding that communication and teamwork between allied agencies is key so everyone is on the same page.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 7h

liveinsurancenews.com

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El Niño Is Back. Atmospheric Rivers Are Lining Up. And 98% of California Homeowners Have No Flood Policy

Oregon is getting hammered. A powerful atmospheric river swept across the Pacific Northwest this week, bringing flooding, landslides, and heavy coastal damage before the system turned south. Forecasters say another storm system is expected to reach San Luis Obispo County by mid-week, moving into Southern California by Friday, with more behind it.

California · 15h

sevenlakes.news

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Up to 4.4 Inches of Rain and Significant Sierra Snow Could Soak Redding, San Francisco, and San Luis Obispo as Wetter Pattern Arrives

SAN FRANCISCO — A wetter pattern is looking more likely across California over the next two weeks. Pacific storms and possible atmospheric rivers could bring several rounds of rain and mountain snow. The biggest concern for heavy rain is across Northern and Central California. Some forecast data shows up to 4.4 inches of rain near Redding over the period.

San Francisco, CA · 4d

spectrumnews1.com

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Coastal flooding risk peaks in LA, Orange counties

LOS ANGELES — Morning high tides and surf, expected to peak Monday, could cause flooding of low-lying roads, parking lots and walkways in Los Angeles and Orange counties, according to the National Weather Service. A flood advisory will remain in effect through noon Tuesday for Los Angeles County coastal...

Orange County, CA · 1d