Near‑freezing Wednesday morning with a Cold Weather Advisory through 9 a.m. Rain, gusty winds and near‑record cold arrive later this week.

Rain returns Wednesday with heavier showers tonight. A High Surf Advisory runs through Friday and gusty winds with near‑record cold are possible Thursday night.

A guided backcountry ski group was caught in a powerful avalanche near Castle Peak during a HIGH-danger storm warning, burying or sweeping away 9 people. Six survivors sheltered in whiteout conditions as dozens of rescuers mounted a perilous, multi-county response.

Big Basin and Castle Rock will close today as heavy rain and damaging winds move through; New Brighton campground will also be closed.

Gusty showers and thunderstorms will soak Oakland Tuesday, with minor bay flooding possible in low‑lying areas. Expect gusts up to about 35 mph.

Rain and thunderstorms hit San Francisco Tuesday; gusts and minor bayfront flooding could slow commutes. Expect slick roads and short‑lived ponding at high tide.

Showers and thunderstorms will soak San Jose Tuesday with gusts up to 33 mph. Expect slick roads and travel delays.

Steady rain and gusty winds hit San Francisco Monday; expect bayside ponding and slower commutes.

Light rain and gusty winds today in San Jose make for a soggy commute. Wind and coastal-flood advisories run through Tuesday.

A temporary cover now protects the historic 36‑inch telescope at Lick Observatory after Christmas dome damage. Repairs will take months and the visitor center remains closed.

Heavy rain and high tides will complicate commutes Sunday. Expect gusty south winds and minor bayshore flooding through Tuesday.

Rain and gusty south winds hit San Jose through midweek, with minor coastal flooding possible during high tides.

Patchy fog Saturday gives way to a string of storms. Heavy rain, gusts and low‑elevation snow are expected into midweek.