let's show you the totals and you can see across the sierra today showing the northern sierra 37%. and this really is a trend when kwou look at climate change, that we have seen over the past ten years, there's only been two years out of the past ten that we finished the season above 100% of normal. and how about that rainfall. seven day rain totals impressive considering what we didn't have in january, february and march. seven days we had two inches. not as much as in san jose. a half inch. and so far for the rainfall season, we're really doing the best here in oakland and san francisco. just a little bit astumbers here in santa rose. and san jose down 5.32. i'll look at what's coming our way this weekend and a lot of folks will enjoy it. after all that wet weather this week. i'm back in 15 minutes. >> curtains closing on one of the most popular and pungent events in the area. the garlic festival has ended. organizers point to the pandemic and insurance costs. we hear reactions from sadness to anger. >> there are a lot of people very upset about this decision. and some connected

look at these numbers here. 28% in the northern sierra. southern sierra 43%. this year is a shock because we started off so strong. when you look back over the past 10 years, we only had two years that had finished at 100% and/or better. this is all related to climate change. >> here is another year where the potential of us getting out of this drought is dissipating, right? >> yes, our hopes is keeping these gains that we have made now been lost. we are actually starting to see extreme drought beginning to return to santa rosa, right around sonoma and napa. that means increase fire danger, homeowners may have to drill their wells lower and river flow decreases. >> given the fact that we are april 1st, the chance of getting rain, substantial rain, sometimes we see some in june but we have not the last couple of years. >> right, typically it does trail off as we head through april, also into may and into june. we got storm activity out here right now but there is new indications, i am calling for 60% chance we actually got a moderate storm system. we can't coun

the more snow in the northern sierra nevada. if you're traveling up there toward the chefs area through the middle of week, be careful. you might run into some snow in that direction and more snow up in the sierra nevada across the taller is we had a lot of part of thursday behind that maybe a more substantial storm coming in by friday night and early on saturday morning. that one could pack a punch of that come through like that. that could be a significant event rolling through the bay area. but we're not done after that. looks like another storm system starts to develop, possibly bring ano the afternoon across parts of the central parts of the state. now things are kind of settling down just more widely scattered showers. one last band of moisture moving in far northern california. more snow continue over the sierra nevada. that system going to slide on through and fade away behind that. no strong ridge of high pressure. so with that in mind, we're going to keep things on the cool side outside tomorrow. highs are only going t

sierra, 28% of the normal amount. and this kind of takes into account that it is april. and that we have such low sierra snow. the statewide average is about 38% of the normal amount. that's what we expect for them to say as we've seen the driest conditions, the lowest snow pack we've had in the sierra in about the last 70 years. this is historic what we're seeing right now. as we take a live look outside, more sunshine across the south bay. we'll continue to see that sun into the rest of today. warming up our temperatures, heading out to the farmer's market in downtown san jose, low 60s. we'll continue to warm up. we'll be at about 72 at 2:00 and eventually reaching the peak of those temperatures for 3:00 to 4:00 before it starts to go back down. as we look at our microclimates, highs reaching into the 70s today. nice and comfortable. then for tonight, we're seeing those lows in the mid to upper 40s for the microclimates. looking ahead, we'll see a strong area of high pressure building across the region. this will st

that latest sierra snowpack only snows that for the northern sierra we're at 24% of the normal amount as we deal with the worst drought in 70 years, and the worst megadrought in 1,200 years. now we see that the sierra snowpack is not looking good. we need this water, because what happens is basically the snow melt fills the lakes and provides all of the water that we need for agriculture, household uses, as well as ecology, as well as hydro power which affects our power supply. the snow melt just soaked into the ground before making it to the reservoirs and we have some very low water levels and that makes things even worse. take a look at our snowpack. the sierra snowpack has been melting on average 21 days sooner than it's supposed to. that means that we have less water for those long, dry summer months. here's ways that we can kind of counteract the low water levels. we need to invest in our infrastructure, as well as those hydro power and things to kind of clean the water we are using. you also need to reduce and save water to try to counteract all of the extremely dry conditions

we've got snow across the northern sierra, nevada, the taller and a little further south, maybe in the 72 behind that some cool air. and then guess what, another stor2 possibly moving in as early as the following thursday. the pattern? yeah, looking a little more progressive after that as well. so we'll keep our fingers crossed for a little late season rain temperatures around the bay area for you're looking at 60's in san francisco about 63 degrees in daly city. the winds are going to be kicking up from time to time. they'll be prepared, will be blustery in spots there. some of the mountain gaps, a warm in the south bay temperatures there in the 70's in the east bay and i can see 80's, but you'd be close in places like little more about 78 in walnut creek, maybe 80 degrees in places like india. otherwise windy conditions over the mountains. fire danger will be running high inland this weekend. thanks, lauren. still to come, the first of its kind mission to space. what makes this morning to spacex rocket launch? >> so about >> and a plane crash caught on camera. a cargo plane skids off

we want to see all this here is full of snow right now are only 28% of normal in the northern sierra nevada. 42% normal. the central, the southern sierra nevada, not much better. only 43% of normal in that. we get a lot of our rolling down indoor reservoirs for those long summer months ahead. side now, though, we had some warm temperatures popping back up around the bay area. beautiful look out there now, in fact, temperatures very, very nice outside in many spots away from the coast. it is 72 degrees this friday evening in san jose. 76 in caulk are still 78 pittsburgh. 78 fairfield, 70 in fairfax. >> and the bottle. 71 degrees. it's an rosen. 74 and saint alina. more that northerly wind again today. is he starting to break down a little bit as that front approaches the coastline, but just enough 3, lots of sunshine in the bay area again. and that made for some beautiful weather and looks like that is going to stick around. we're seeing a little bit of a sea breeze now, but not going to be much maybe a patch or 2 of fog often running likely going to see some warmer temperatures tomor

especially the northern sierra, that is where the snowpack measured at less than 30% of what is normal. for the entire sierra, 38% as of april 1, but we have to put this in perspective and look back a year ago, when it measured at 59% of average, even though there was less snow in the sierra during the 2020- 2021 winter, but all of our snow this winter fell before january 1, so it has been melting over the last 3 months, or packing down or sublimating. compare that to where we were at the beginning of the year at 150% of normal, even higher than that. it shows you the effective not only the lack of new snow, but the warmer than average temperatures compounding the issues. we will have to worry about the wildfire season, and the intensification of those drought conditions across the state. will have the forecast in a few minutes. >>> san francisco implemented a 5% drought surcharge on water bills to cover lost revenues from people using less. we are told this is a temporary charge. >>> after decades of planning and countless delays, van ness avenue and severn san francisco has a whole n

terry, also up and parts of the northern sierra nevada, as well as dry so far in the bay area. but not too far away. now. and we're going start to talk about some this front go to slowly slide into the bay area. the jet stream is just going to dip just south of the bay area to that's going allow and kind of enhanced the storm system as it comes in. so, yeah, here we go tonight and then we've got some more rain on the way. not just yet, though. i think the better part of your evening looking okay between now and about 8 o'clock, about 9 o'clock in the north bay starts to get a little iffy in northern sonoma county. part summer in temperatures are going to be the 50's and clouds. we'll continue to thicken up through the evening hours and how this time it out for you. how about this as we head through the night tonight? here you go. that storm system beginning to move in about 9.10, o'clock. you see the rain moving in those bands pushing further south even by tomorrow morning. so that could very well affect your commute early on tomorrow. it could be more scattered showers with th

the northern sierra nevada all the way up into twain, the mineral grass valley coal fact. heavy snow expected overnight and some strong gusty winds of 50 to maybe even 80 miles per hour across some of the peak. so if you plan on traveling up there, that's going to be rough. go tomorrow is going to be probably the heart of the storm as it comes through a very dangerous conditions may be briefly white out conditions and blizzard conditions had over the top to the peaks. but as you head into friday, the snow showers continuing in the morning. the tapering off of the afternoon by saturday. looks like you'll be enjoying lots of snow, fresh powder up there just in time for the weekend. guys, back to you. all right, lawrence, to the south bay. now police are searching for. >> any additional victims of someone they say is a child predator mountain view police. they've arrested this man, jarrett bait. he is accused of sending sexually explicit photos to minors and then trying to meet up with them. anyone who may be a victim or know someone who may be a victim is being asked to cont

snow pack in the northern sierra is at 18% of normal for this time of year. central sierra, 30%. southern sierra, 29%. statewide snow levels with about 26%. >>> we want to take you to breaking news right now on the peninsula. crews are battling a brush fire. this is in daley city. this is happening on seacrest court not far from franklin d. roosevelt school. firefighters say it's burning on a hillside. you see right there, right behind all of those homes. no evacuations have been ordered at this point, but we'll stay on top of this. download our nbc bay area app to get all the weather alerts sent to your smartphone. >> there shouldn't be a brush fire since then, and we should have had more snow, but things will take a turn for the better. >> yeah. i know we've had a change in the wind, it's not an offshore dry wind, but any wind on top of some unusually dry conditions, that's going to be a problem. so you see san jose getting winds northwest at 18 miles per hour. 65 degrees. stronger winds, though, around the rest of the bay area. especially around the penins

higher peaks that extends all the way across the northern sierra and sierra nevada across the chest area. if you're headed up along, i-5 watch out for that. that snow is already coming in there tonight and more on the way over the next few days. in fact, pretty good storm coming our way. i think as we get in the friday night and saturday, so you're traveling up in the high country. yeah, you better check the weather before you go. we've got that snow coming in now. that will be developing throughout the night tonight. and then on friday, little bit of a break before another storm system comes in friday night and into saturday. that will be a warmer storm. so the snow levels going to lift a bit one coming in now. snow levels dropping down to about 4500 feet up there. now we've got plenty of clouds in our skies and they're going to conpinue to thicken up as we head to the night tonight, doppler radar picking up on the rain beginning to show up already in far northern california toward to fort bragg. you're seeing some showers begin to show up in your neighborhood there, too. and you s

way over 100% in the northern sierra nevada. now, there you go. 42% of normal. the central sierra nevada, not much better in the southern sierra nevada. only 43% of normal. and that is just unfortunate. that's where we sit right now, but not much hope. we've got pretty good. the warm-up coming our way. not only this weekend, i think probably a little heat wave into next week outside this evening. a beautiful night outside gorgeous toward the golden gate bridge. just a bit of a sea breeze blowing a little cool along the coastline. but numbers nicer today. they warmed up a bit. 64 in san francisco, 68 in oakland. 76 in warm in san jose pair of sevens in both livermore unconquered and 74. it's en rose a bit of an offshore wind. more of a northerly breeze really kind of kicking in. and now we've got this cold front that's kind of encroaching on the state here. it will begin to move in bringing a few high clouds across the is going to fall apart as a runs right to that ridge of high pressure. so staying dry as we head the weekend, looks like a nice start to the weeke

unfortunately the northern sierra nevada experience its peaks no pack in mid-january. this snowpack sets the stage for how our water outlook will be for the rest of the year. and with these numbers showing the driest past three months and over 100 years. it's looking like a dry year ahead. some may say this is a wake-up call i disagree. the alarm has already gone off. this has a big impact on our water supply here in santa clara county santa clara valley water districts. matt. keller says, we rely on more than half of our water from outside of our county including the snowpack. so heading into the warmer months it comes back to the community doing its part the actions that they need to take is really reduce their outdoor watering. that's the biggest use of water here in santa clara county about half of the water used in the county is outdoors and even more concerning is that people have actually been using more water during this dry stretch of winter moving forward. everything is on the table really for our board to evaluate and decide, you know, what steps need to be

the snowpack in the northern sierra is at 18% of normal for this time of year. the central sierra, 30%. the southern sierra is 29%. statewide, snow levels are at about 26%. >> that's all going to change, though, right? >> rob mayeda is going to do a couple different drops of snow this week just for us. >>> anthony flores here. it's the third game of the season. the giants making changes already. this is interesting. >> and causing a lot of excitement at the ballpark. a day to remember for the newest member of the giants. how he helped the giants beat the marlins in his major league debut. what a great day. stick around. sports is next. to allow online sports betting. they tell us it will fund programs for the homeless, but read the fine print. 90% of the profits go to out-of-state corporations, leaving almost nothing for the homeless. no real jobs are created here. but the promise between our state and our sovereign tribes would be broken forever. these out-of-state corporations don't care about california. but we do. stand with us. and now most admired alum! ge

unfortunately, the northern sierra nevada experienced its peak snow pack in mid january. ama: the snow pack sets the stage for the year's water supply. earlier this week governor newsom ordered water agencies to implement more conservation measures. so let's get now to abc7 news meteorologist mike nicco. anything in the forecast? mike: some sprinkles. that's about it. and then record heat. next week. because the air is becoming and the ground so dry. let me throw some sobering statistics at you. good evening. here's a look at our three-year sierra snow pack drought. and guess which year is the thinnest? this year. so as we continue the -- to mount that drought it continues to get worse and worse. and it's really showing up in our reservoirs. look at this. this is the average capacity, these should be climbing, these numbers, and instead they're falling as the snow pack actually shrank in march instead of growing because of the lack of snow and also because of the melting due to the extremely warm temperatures. now, as compared to the percent of total capacity, capacity be

well, north through, of course, and all the way up in the northern sierra nevada as they're going to see that heavy snow continuing to fall. there is some very strong gusty winds. so i think today just a really rough day to get up there. if you can wait until tomorrow afternoon, i think things are going to be much more improved. numerous thunderstorms still popping up in the central portions of the state. you see those lightning strikes there. even now south of monterey down toward a big surge, starting to see more lightning activity. the bay area. we haven't seen the thunderstorms just yet at least not lightning, but we're seeing some of those storms outside been watching this very closely. this producing some very heavy rainfall near concord making its way through orinda some very heavy storms in those areas that will continue to be the case is moving toward the northeast right now to pleasant hill, least the northern half. and then you move across the bay, another area that has pushed in to woodside bring some heavy rainfall in this area. this cumulonimbus tower not producing any

the sierra snowpack, only 15% of the normal amount of the northern sierra and around where we were showing the video about 28% of the normal amount for this day and, yes, we just got those drought updates just a few minutes ago. take a look at what the drought monitor looked l valley and it's also starting to expand across the region and worsen. and so as we take a closer look at the bay area we can see that much of the north bay still in that extreme drought but also once again it is spreading across the central valley. a lot of our critical farmland dealing with that right now. so we're going to possibly see more water restrictions. once again that's coming at the same time we are getting some good sierra snow happening and for people heading there this weekend you might want to wait for those breaks in between the snow which would be tomorrow as well as sunday before you travel because saturday is very heavy snow coming down. we'll take another look at that drought monitor update and vianey gets us out. >>> busy in both directions. at least it's moving. there are a couple of things you

the water resources department calls what is left of the northern sierra snowpack grim. we're still finished the year and only about a 3rd of average for our snow pack. >> so important to remember, we're still in the 30 year the drought. >> so considering how dry and dire the water situation is in the state, some ways that you can save. water includes just watering the areas in your lawn, need it. try not to aim for driveways or sidewalks and fix any leaks in the newsroom. i'm justine waldman. kron. 4 news. >> and we also a little bit about fog going on a couple of times and april like that that are really kind of fought a little bit. the pack of snow that we've had. we're looking ahead for another fall happening on tuesday. maybe a little dusting up in the mountains later this week. 72, it looks like by 2 o'clock, mostly sunny skies across the district with an onshore wind. district with an onshore wind. your forecast is next. age before beauty? why not both? visibly diminish wrinkled skin in... crepe corrector lotion... only from gold bond. are you one of the millions

and not only there, but all across the northern sierra nevada, all the way up into the shasta area as well. so if you travel along, i-5 headed up into oregon. be prepared, likely see some snow in that direction as well. all the way down the clear lake to so nice cold storm system setting itself up. if you plan to head up the tahoe area. yeah, here we go don't bring your shorts and sandals. it is going to be chilly up there with the snow. snow showers for thursday friday. we'll catch a little bit of a break, but there's another storm winding up and that's going to be more potent storm, although i think the snow level is going to be a bit higher as the snow coming in tonight at about 4500 feet out there tonight. beautiful look out over the bay right now the clouds start look a little more ominous just the way we like it. doppler radar actually start to pick up some showers popping up around the bay area. not sure if all this is in the ground, but you see some of that making its way across the bay in oakland, in the hayward area and a free month. maybe some light shower activity out ther

unfortunately, the northern sierra nevada experienced its peak snowpack in mid january. liz: the snowpack sets the stage for the water supply. the governor ordered water agencies to implement more conservation measures. the lack of snow does mean ski resorts are starting to close their operations. this will be the last week and for diamond peak, northstar announced they are closing april 17. kirkwood and palisades close may 1. the resorts will start preparing for summer activities. next week, we will have a heat wave. lisa: it will be short-lived, we don't really want it. it will increase the snowmelt in the sierra that is really poor as it is. we have 40's and 50's out there with just a little patchy fog. we will talk about milder temperatures today, cool enough on sunday, and the heat comes our way next. liz: a san francisco hospital is at risk of losing critical money. the deadline to get things sorted out. after two years, the biggest food truck event is back in the city. we will take you to off the grid where there everyone's a multitasker these days. and with super

unfortunately, the northern sierra nevada experienced its peak snowpack in mid-january. liz: the snowpack sets the stage for the year's water supply. earlier governor newsom ordered water agencies to implement conservation measures. the lack of snow means ski resorts are starting to close operations. this weekend will be the last one for diamond peak, northstar, home ward closing april 17, heavenly closes one week later, kirkwood and palisades close may 1. the resorts will start preparing for summer activities. this comes as we are preparing for a heat wave late next week. lisa: that's right. right now it is mild and hazy. mid and upper 50's san francisco down to the airport. if you like yesterday, today similar. 60's, upper 70's and high clouds. tomorrow we switch it up and tomorrow we have major summer heat on the way. i will spell it out for you coming up next. liz: thank you. also, funding in jeopardy? a san francisco hospital at risk of losing critical money. the deadline to get things sorted out. after two years the biggest food truck event is back. would take you

so down to 28% of normal in the northern sierra nevada. 42% of the central and not much better in the southern sierra nevada. only 43% of normal. really not much more on the horizon out there tonight. you see a few high clouds out there. otherwise it was a gorgeous day in the temperatures running above the average. in fact, we're going to see a little heat wave. i think as we look toward next week, we can expect more of that snow to start melting in the high country outside tonight. you're looking to 49 degrees and cool in pacifica. 53 in san mateo, 58 degrees in dublin. 63 in concord and 55 degrees in nevada right now. there's a cold front out there. unfortunately, not much energy with it is starting to work its way into northern california. is she a few showers up 7 northwest, but for the most part, we're just going to be left a couple high clouds overnight tonight, but tomorrow we may see a few more of those high clouds in the sea breeze has returned a bit. we may get a patch or 2 of fog along the immediate coastline. not going to be much. i think that's gone again. i think saturda

the water resources department calls what is left of the northern sierra snowpack grim. we're still finish the year and only about a 3rd of average for our snow pack. >> so important to remember. we're still in the 30 year the drought. >> so considering how dry and dire the water situation is in the state, some ways that you can save. water includes just watering the areas in your lawn, need it. try not to aim for driveways or sidewalks and fix any leaks in the newsroom. i'm justine waldman. kron. 4 news. >> whether time now as we get a check on the 4 zone forecast taking a live look outside the camera here is on sutro tower giving us a majestic birds eye view of the northern tip of san francisco's golden gate bridge there on the left. just a beautiful friday night at majestic. that's a good attitude for it. all right. john lawrence lorinc is well, thank you very much. weekend to looks good. yeah. feeling good. on a friday night. ready to go. it looks like the weekend weather is going to be absolutely fantastic. lot of sunshine coming your way. looking out there. >> towa

well, for areas like the northern sierra, only at around 28% of where our averages for this time of year point of reference the start of january after such a nice december, we're at 150% of average. so these totals are showing a huge step back. and this is how we're starting the drier season with a very dismal snowpack numbers in this year and only hotter weather, which means some of that snow pack that we have right now. he's got to melt off as high pressure builds in any chance of rain and snow is sent to the north, at least for this week. i'll be talking about hot forecast for the middle of the week changes into next week and the rest. your forecast. >>thank you, john. coming up here on kron on this afternoon, oyster lovers be where why health officials say that the love seafood dish is making people sick. plus, a student found dead last week. >>we've got a warning about fetanyl afte >>other news today, 2 people are dead. 2 others injured after being shot at a playground in san francisco. it happened yesterday afternoon on brunswick avenue near longfellow elementary school. police say

so now we're sitting at only 28% of normal in the northern sierra 42% in the central and not much better in the southern sierra nevada at only 43% of normal. and that snow levels will be count on to fill reservoirs to get us through those dry summer months outside you've got some haze out there into the bay, a rather nice day around the bay area. and it looks like a good start to the weekend. temperatures start to cool off in spots. you got 48 degrees now pacifica. 48 also in fairfax. 48 petaluma 51 in the napa valley. 51 in oakland right now. 53 in dublin. but start to pick up some cooler numbers by early tomorrow morning. going to be a little chilly around the bay area, at least to start your day. a cold front coming in. you can see right there kind of fall apart as begins to move into california. some rain up in oregon and washington, unfortunately for us just high and dry once again. tonight that on shore breeze is blowing. so those high clouds begin to move in. and we may see a couple batches of fog along the coastline, not going to be much and then i think as we head through the da

and so now that we take a look at our sierra snowpack, it's doing the worst in the northern sierra, only 24% of normal and 33% statewide. and so with this drought it's the worst and the lowest snowpack we've seen in about 70 years and the worst megadrought in about 1,200 years across the west. why do we need that water in the sierra? as the temperatures warm, the snowpack in the mountains drains down the reservoirs and then eventually makes it down into the lakes. we need that water for agriculture, household uses, as well as hydropower. what we saw recently is that a lot of the water before it made it to the reservoirs just soaked into the ground because it is so dry. and right now we're seeing the snowpack melting about 21 days on average quicker than it used to, especially around the sierra and all these red dots we're seeing in parts of the rockies and other areas where the water is so critical. so with the snowpack melting a lot earlier, we need to do something about this because we are expecting it to get worse. here's how you can help. invest in water infrastructure, and that mean

the national weather service issued a winter storm warning for the northern sierra nevada until 11:00 tomorrow morning. this is video last night of i-80 in kingvale. no chain controls there, that's expected to change. that area could see more than two feet of snow. the storm is good news for palisades tahoe which is extending the ski season until may 15th, but after may 1st the resort will only be open friday through sunday. so this is a good idea of what roads look like. watch out for speeds and the distance between the driver in front of you and yourself. >>> the free nbcbay area app is a great tool for when the rains roll in you can see when the storm will arrive in your neighborhood. download it to keep track of the forecast. it's more accurate than your iphone weather app. >>> in just a few hours, we expect a major announcement out of the east bay. a break through in a decades old cold case out of richmond. the state attorney general along with the contra costa d.a. and the police chief will be holding a news conference with details. we'll bring you updates and have that informat

unfortunately the northern sierra nevada experienced its peak snowpack in mid-january. liz: it sets the stage for the year's water supply. governor newsom ordered water agencies to implement more conservation measures. the lack of snow mean ski resorts are closing. this weekend will be the last for diamond pink, northstar, homewood, and boreal, who all announced that they will be close and that's closing on april 16. kirkwood and palisades close on may 1 and the resorts will pair up -- will prepare for summer activities. we are expecting a heat wave. lisa: we are, but not until the end of next week. right now it is nice out. temperatures are a little bit milder than yesterday at this hour, so we are sitting at about 50 downtown with a little bit of cloud cover headed our way. today is a warmer day of the weekend. we will talk about the cool down and then the big warm up to come in a few minutes. liz: funding in jeopardy. a san francisco hospital at risk of losing critical funding and money. the deadline to get sorted out. after two years the biggest track event is back

now it's sitting well below 50% for the central and southern sierra for the northern sierra closer to around 28% of average, as daryn mentioned, these are some of the bleakest numbers we've had since the end of the last drought in conditions out there only going to get a little less snowy this week as we see warm temperatures, especially towards wednesday, thursday and friday, only needing more that melts off a little bit quicker. as for today, it's the coolest remaining day of this forecast. before we see our big warm-up for the remainder of this week, we have some cloud cover that singing out across the bay area this morning. couple of slight showers up north of clear lake in lake county. most of our rainfall is from a humble county north up to the oregon border. that's where you're actually seeing some pretty good rain coming down. that's where it's going to stay. this is the closest passage of any chance of precipitation towards the bay area that we have for the rest of this week. high pressure ridge is only going to build in further and further. that's going to send the jet strea

but all across the tahoe area, the northern sierra nevada, all the way up to mineral and tway nevada city. you name it. they're going to see a lot of snow in those directions. so be prepared, major snowstorm and go along with that. some winds gusting of 80 plus miles per hour across some of the peak. so we're going to time now for overnight tonight. had a weak system, just kind lightning up now. but tomorrow again, starting to pick up models are trying to push some of this in maybe a little bit later than expected. i think this will come in a little bit earlier. so don't drive up tomorrow. expecting that should be free of any rainfall. if you live in the afternoon, get up there in the evening, the likely run into some of that rain. maybe some snow already by them. but thursday looks like it could be a white out day. we're talking about possible white out conditions across the tops of the sierra nevada with the strong gusty winds and some heavy snow. you'll see some breaks after that. but seen a lot of snow into friday evening as well. so a lot of know, a lot of folks they want to sne

even some snow showers across parts of the northern sierra nevada. also the shasta area as well and likely going to see more of that on the increase in the next 8 years, too. so with that in mind, we've got some changes on the way so much from that nice heat wave we had last week. now he's back some brisk, cool weather and still some winds of 2030 miles per hour, especially along the coastline. but even those winds blowing the 26 miles an hour. and oakland, 23 in hayward. 21 of laos, 16 on the west into fairfield. get a little cooler spots already got some 40 showing up along the coastline. 49 now in fremont. 49 in san mateo. 48 in livermore. 45 degrees now in petaluma and 49 degrees in santa rosa. looks like we've got a cold night ahead across much of the bay area. if you're going outdoors, grab your jacket, maybe a windbreaker to it's going to be little breezy for a while here. skies stay mostly clear. the winds will subside overnight tonight will be dry, but we could see a couple patches of frost in the valleys tomorrow morning. >> thank you, lawr

the national weather service issued a weather storm warning for the northern sierra nevada until tomorrow morning. this is video from i-80 in kingville. no chain controls yet, but that is expected to change. that area could see two feet of snow. the snow is good news for palisades tahoe which is extending its ski season to may 15th. if you're heading into work right now, depending on where you are working, we're not seeing the heavy rains that we've seen in the past, but the roads are slick as mike mentioned. you can see the reflection from the headlights behind me. bob redell, "today in the bay." >> don't forget, you can track the storm as it heads in your direction. you can get the nbcbay area app. it's a great tool for watching that rain roll in. you can see exactly when it will arrive. download it in order to keep track of the forecast and it is more accurate than your iphone weather app. >>> in a few hours we expect a major announcement in the east bay. this is a break through in a decades old cold case. the attorney general and the contra costa d.a. are holding a news conference wit

in the northern sierra nevada. 42% of normal in the central and not much better in the southern. only 43% of normal and yeah, not much hope to get a whole lot more on the high country, although there's a hint that we may see something as we head toward the following weeks here as a series of storms could impact the bay area. but right now you've got some haze out there out over the bay and that's why it's going to stay tonight. temperatures, not all that bad. in fact, it was nice n and many spots inland. 77 degrees in kaka warm. 77 also in lemore. 74 in santa rosa. 76 in san jose. a beautiful day. there are plenty of sunshine. kunlun. 64 in san francisco. temperatures around the bay area cooling off now and they got a lot of 40's and 50's showing up still 60 home on there and conquered. i think overnight tonight could be a little chilly out there. overnight lows going to be dropping off in the 40's in many spots. but i think as we head through the day tomorrow, we're looking good. there's weak cold front coming in. you see right here. look at just run. that ridge of high pressure

the water resources department calls what is left of the northern sierra snowpack grim. we're still finish the year and only about a 3rd of average for our snow pack. >> so important to remember, we're still in the 30 year the drought. >> so considering how dry and dire the water situation is in the state, some ways that you can save. water includes just watering the areas in your lawn, need it. try not to aim for driveways or sidewalks and fix any leaks in the newsroom. i'm justine waldman. kron. 4 news. >> all right. it all ties into the weather, of course, as we take a live look above san francisco on this friday night, a beautiful night in the city. >> at lawrence, i heard you suggesting, you know, we had this big melt, snow melt and it was still winter. yeah, into prestoo. yeah, really. we're hoping to get all that snow. remember well over 100% of normal in december, then everything shut off and write out. all of a sudden we started watch that snow melting. so this is where we sit in this. what goes up? a lot of our reservoirs as we head into the dry summer months a

the water resources department calls what is left of the northern sierra snowpack grim. we're still finish the year and only about a 3rd of average for our snow pack. >> so important to remember. we're still in the 30 year the drought. >> so considering how dry and dire the water situation is in the state, some ways that you can save. water includes just watering the areas in your lawn, need it. try not to aim for driveways or sidewalks and fix any leaks in the newsroom. i'm justine waldman. kron. 4 news. all good advice. looking at our 4 zone forecast right now. he's alive. >> pique your at interstate 80. that said cnstle peak tonight. a little snow still on the ground actually from last week's storm. but >> not a whole heck of a life. nobody better than nothing large this year and it might be a grim outlook, we're kind of used to that. yeah, i mean, that's kind of been the way it's been going almost for 20 years now in this mega drought. that's something we've got to be concerned about. this probably as long way before it's all said and done. so a low rain forecast her

well, for areas like the northern sierra, we're only at around 28% of where our averages for this time of year point of reference the start of january after such a nice december, we're at 150% of average. so these totals are showing a huge step back and this is how we're starting the drier season with a very dismal snowpack numbers in the sierra and only hotter weather, which means some of that snow pack that we have right now. he's got to melt off as high pressure builds in any chance of rain and snow is sent to the north, at least for this week. i'll be talking about hot forecast for the middle of the week changes into next week and the rest. your forecast. >> thank you, john. coming up here at 3 o'clock it for all oysters. are you're saying be aware? there's a new health warning out after dozens fall ill. plus social security's retirement age moving closer to 70, but some experts say it could go even higher. and a new poll out today shows bay area voters have hit their breaking point when it comes to the homelessness crisis. to the homelessness crisis. that those numbers straight af

unfortunately the northern sierra nevada experience its peak snowpack in mid-january. this snowpack sets the stage for how our water outlook will be for the rest of the year. and with these numbers showing the driest past three months and over 100 years. it's looking like a dry year ahead. some may say this is a wake-up call i disagree. the alarm has already gone off. this has a big impact on our water supply here in santa clara county santa. valley water districts matt keller says we rely on more than half of our water from outside of our county including the snowpack. so heading into the warmer months it comes back to the community doing its part the actions that they need to take is really reduce their outdoor watering. that's the biggest use of water here in santa clara county about half of the water use in the county is outdoors and even more concerning is that people have actually been using more water during this dry stretch of winter moving forward. everything is on the table really for our board to evaluate. aside, you know, what steps need to be taken to prot

that is the biggest cause for concern, especially with the northern sierra just averaging 18% of normal. right now. 26 1% of average for most of this and unfortunately, most of the snow that's melting is just reaching the top soil. it's not even making its way in the underground reservoirs where it's much needed to retain that moisture content. but we are going to be under a winter weather advisory starting monday morning through monday night for all of this year. and that's because we're going to see that brain and much needed mountain snow making a return. and then we're going to notice drier conditions by tuesday morning. so how much rain and snow are we expected to get 2 to 8 inches for the lower valleys elevations above 7,000 feet could see a little more than about a foot of snow. with that, ali rain ranging anywhere from half an inch to upwards of an inch of wet weather. much-needed radar for right now. tracking very dry conditions. but breezy out there, truckee and south lake tahoe warming up into the mid 50's tomorrow. but then they're going to dip about 15 degrees, upper 30's b

up there in the sierra northern sierra about 28% of where it should be elsewhere in the sear the low 40's. and as daryn, just mention, that averages out in the upper 30's, as far as percentage goes. so that is really rough statistics to be talking after what was such a strong start to the season. we're ending the season with conditions looking forward towards the summer months. it's just very, very dry. and this week ahead of us, it only continues that dry trend of weather temperatures on the warmer side and skies while not offering up anything this morning. and this morning is our best chance of seeing anything. and at that just a couple of sprinkles up in lake county. what you head north towards the oregon border. there's where all that rainfall and snowfall is heading high pressure ridge. that's only going to be building the next several days will continue to 7 storm tracks. well, to the north on up into washington and oregon areas that have already seen plenty of it. we'd love to see that activity a little bit further southward. just not tapping into it or anywhere close to it. r

at the northern end of the sierra. break it down by region, for the state overall, 30% of typical of what is april 1 which is terrible, only 20% of normal, let's look back a little bit to historical measurements. last year at this time we thought it was bad, 59% of normal. this year it is a much lower despite the fact we are 150% plus of average as of january 1 because since january 1, hardly any rain in the bay area or snow in the high sierra. the surplus we had had three months to compact down, to melt or evaporate without evaporating . very dry year in 2015. very dry forecast, looking for hint of rain coming up in a few minutes. >>> details on santa clara county new efforts to fight the fentanyl crisis. kiet do on a new strategy to prevent deadly overdoses, especially among young adults. covering fentanyl related deaths for years in santa clara county. the latest numbers tell the story, in 2015, nine deaths but last year, there were 135. that is 15 x increase, the county declaring war on fentanyl is leading the char

end of the sierra, 28% of what is normal. just over 40% for the central and southern sierra. we will look back at historical data. last year, the survey found 59% of normal, which is not great, but at least we had some late- season rain in the bay area and snow events to boost that a little bit. we had plenty of snow early in the season. at the beginning of this year we were at over 150% of what is normal, but because we had nothing essentially since then, the number has dropped. so much of the snow has melted, and as i mentioned, a lot of it has sublimated. rather than melting and soaking into the ground, it evaporates without ever saturating the ground. the 38% we measured today, same as in 2015. we will see if there is any hint of rain in the forecast in just a few minutes. >>> right now, a group of demonstrators are rallying outside of san jose city hall. they are protesting a police shooting last weekend. many of them are holding signs for 20-year-old green, shot by police outside of a restaurant early sunday morning. it

we're doing the working in the northern parts of the sierra. as we go through the forecast, it is great to see that we have this late season snowfall that could be pretty decent over the next several days. so looking at our seven-day forecast here, we're going to see the cool weather continue. showers on saturday. it looks beautiful with sunshine on easter sunday. laura and marcus? >> isn't that perfectly timed. thank you. >> all right. thank you for joining us for our midday newscast. we'll see you tomorrow morning starting at 4:30. >> and of course, join us for our midday news every day at 11:00. we'll leave with you some live looks outside. the beautiful, iconic golden gate bridge. enjoy your day. - through the darkness, artists create light. they illuminate a path to health and well-being for all of us. and now, their light is shining on our stage, the blue shield of california theater at ybca, where artists and audiences create community together. - come join us inside. >>> right now, "california live" exclusive. >> for guests and hearing

if you look at the soil moisture, there is sierra. there are northern mountains in the bay area. if you come to the sierra, where you have deep shades of red up and down mid sections of the range there is a key which tells you soil moisture is at historically dry levels. that is important because when that 38% of the snowpack melts off really fast over the next six weeks, most of that's going to go into the ground because the ground is really going to be able to absorb this because it is so critically dry. that means it does not necessarily go into reservoir. we will get some to flow in but not as much as we would have if we were not in such a significant drought. one other thing i wanted to show you, that's what we looked like today. here is what we looked like in 2019 on april 1. look how much snow there was. that was the last year we had a good snowpack. the whole state looks green, not just the snow. it's a major issue. i will have more on the forecast and a big warm up next week in a few minutes. >> thank you. >>> starting today, san francisco power and water customers will

california's natural resources secretary, wade crowfoot, says the snowpack in northern california's sierra nevada mountains says it all. what do the last measurements tell you? >> the last measurements are pretty grim. we have a lot less snowpack than we've had in the past due to hotter winter temperatures then due to hotter spring and summer temperatures, more of that snow is either absorbing into very dry soils or evaporating into warm air. >> reporter: just this week, a water supplier to 6 million southern californians declared an emergency, severely limiting nonessential water use. the drought impacting parched farmlands and american dinner tables. >> the tomatoes, the sweet corn, melons, things that we would normally have at the stores aren't going to be grown in the quantity this year than we're used to >> reporter: california provides two-thirds of the u.s. supply of fruits and nuts >> we're blessed with this mediterranean-type climate here in california that nobody else has and we can grow crops here that can't grow anywhere else. >> reporter: farmer bill dietrich grows tomatoes bu

northern sierra. dismal when you look at it overall. but good news to keep the fire season back. because of climate change, only two years have we finished above 100% normal. pretty shocking. we did pretty good. over two inches in los gatos. san jose really coming in as the big loser, less than a half inch. overall for the rainfall season, we're doing the best in oakland. san jose doing the worst at 58% of normal. this weekend it's going to be dry. we've got amazing weather coming in. details later on. >> we'll see you in a bit. thanks so much. >>> right now it's so obvious it cannot be ignored. that's what president biden is saying. when it comes to climate change on this earth day. he signed an executive order to work to address the climate crisis on our forests. it focuses on reducing the risk of wildfires and using nature to decrease pollution. he said this is the perfect opportunity to use more clean energy, things like electric cars. >> we've reached a point that the crisis on the environment ha

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the aggregate of california department of water resources for the northern sierra san joaquin into larry stations totaled 6.8, or six and 8/10. this is the driest ever by a huge margin in 101 years are going back to 1922. the second dress was in 13 2001 15. oh, five. i mean, there is there is dry, and then there's dry and this is really dry. and if you can imagine they were dry, so are we around here? san francisco's january february march total was only an inch and 13 1 hundreds. that is the lowest in 173 years and the top three drives there's 2015 and 2013 have all been in the past decade. we are stuck in a really bad pattern. i don't know how else to say it. you know, people were complaining that i was being too negative last year, while what do you think now? crying out loud. it's dry around here, and there's no no hope for anything until maybe the middle of the month. here these are critical numbers are. these are us store ycl e low but on the other side of the coin, it'll be another nice day as temperatures warm up sixties and seventies, so i'll go out and enjoy it. we have some mi

temperatures being squeezed in between the storm system that brought us rain showers, snow to northern california in the sierra an area of high pressure out of pacifica, the wind gusts are still quite noticeable. they are going to gradually die down, we are in a fairly calm pattern in terms of new rain chances for the next couple of days, still a breezy day tomorrow but not blustery. sun and clouds tomorrow, we will flip that around as the next rainmaker aims at the northern california coast by wednesday evening. system enters after sunset wednesday evening. there is another drop down towards us at the end of wednesday you can see that lining up over mendocino county to drop down and give a good rain chance even to inland parts of the bay area heading into thursday afternoon. nice to see rain chances, hopefully it will wash more pollen out of the atmosphere. the rain was quickly replaced by gusty wind, dispersing the oak, ash, mulberry and other types of pollen. medium-high category after that next chance of rain thursday and friday. there's another chance of rain friday night into sat