A new CARB inventory finds California’s natural and working lands stored nearly 5 billion metric tons of carbon and absorbed about twice the carbon lost to wildfires, though recent mega‑fires have reduced stocks.

Sunny and mild Thursday in Oakland, but a wet, windy pattern returns this weekend with heavy surf and possible localized flooding. Plan accordingly.

Showers and a chance of thunderstorms will hit Oakland today; expect slick roads and choppy coastal waters.

Oakland faces rain and gusty southerly winds starting Tuesday afternoon; coastal hills could see heavier totals and choppy ferry crossings are likely.

Patchy fog this morning in Oakland. Rain likely Tuesday–Wednesday with pockets of heavier showers.

Dense fog reduces visibility across Oakland this morning; a Dense Fog Advisory runs until 9 AM PST. Expect partly sunny skies today and a wetter Tuesday into Wednesday.

Pockets of dense fog slow Oakland commutes Saturday morning before clearing to a sunny afternoon. Pacific beaches are dangerous under a High Surf Advisory — avoid jetties.

Sunny inland highs near 67°F; Pacific beaches under High Surf Advisory through Saturday evening. Avoid jetties and the water.

Sunny, unusually warm Thursday in Oakland with highs near 70°F. Pacific Coast beaches are under a Beach Hazards Statement that upgrades to a High Surf Advisory Friday–Saturday.

A Spare the Air Alert bans wood burning across nine Bay Area counties this Thursday as officials warn of elevated fine-particle pollution. Exemptions and fines apply.

Sunny and warm in Oakland today with highs near 71°F. Pacific Coast beaches face a Beach Hazards Statement Feb 5–7; avoid piers and rocks.

Sunny, warm highs near 70 in Oakland this week. Beach Hazards Statement in effect Thu Feb 5–Sat Feb 7—expect sneaker waves and 14–19 ft surf.

Patchy fog this morning in Oakland clears to sunshine with highs near 65°F. Expect minor coastal flooding at the late‑morning high tide and dangerous surf tonight.