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If you&#8217;re hitting the roads this weekend, watch out for flooded streets and falling branches.

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If you're hitting the roads this weekend, watch out for flooded streets and falling branches.

If you&#8217;re hitting the roads this weekend, watch out for flooded streets and falling branches.

The National Weather Service on Saturday said the wintry storm moving through the Bay Area is bringing gusting winds up to 40 mph that &#8220;could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.&#8221;

The National Weather Service on Saturday said the wintry storm moving through the Bay Area is bringing gusting winds up to 40 mph that "could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects."

The National Weather Service on Saturday said the wintry storm moving through the Bay Area is bringing gusting winds up to 40 mph that &#8220;could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.&#8221;

A car drives through rain along a portion of the Great Highway in San Francisco on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

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The NWS also <a href="https://www.weather.gov/mtr/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">issued</a> a flood advisory for San Francisco, northwestern San Mateo County, northwestern Alameda and southwestern Contra Costa counties, urging motorists to slow down, avoid driving through ponded roads and watch out for oil slicks.

The NWS also <a href="https://www.weather.gov/mtr/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">issued</a> a flood advisory for San Francisco, northwestern San Mateo County, northwestern Alameda and southwestern Contra Costa counties, urging motorists to slow down, avoid driving through ponded roads and watch out for oil slicks.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Some of the rainfall totals so far as the front works its way through the Bay Area bringing us a rainy Saturday. <a href="https://t.co/n0mLwovGYe">pic.twitter.com/n0mLwovGYe</a>&mdash; NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea/status/1786830869803700485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another drizzly Saturday? Why San Francisco keeps having wet weekends

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The weather should warm as the weekend draws to a close, with a dayslong stretch of sunny skies expected by early next week.

The weather should warm as the weekend draws to a close, with a dayslong stretch of sunny skies expected by early next week.

Strong winds, flooded streets as wintry storm douses Bay Area

George Kelly

Darkening skies replaced a bright sunny Sunday morning as the region braced for another atmospheric river that was expected to bring downpours, flooding and possibly even tornadoes.

Darkening skies replaced a bright sunny Sunday morning as the region braced for another atmospheric river that was expected to bring downpours, flooding and possibly even tornadoes.

Raindrops began falling in San Francisco by mid-afternoon, and forecasters said the wet weather would continue overnight into the Presidents&nbsp;Day holiday Monday.

Raindrops began falling in San Francisco by mid-afternoon, and forecasters said the wet weather would continue overnight into the Presidents&nbsp;Day holiday Monday.

The National Weather Service said it expected the strong southerly winds of up to 35 mph that began early Sunday to keep blowing through the early evening, with rain moving in and becoming heavy at times in some areas. 

The National Weather Service said it expected the strong southerly winds of up to 35 mph that began early Sunday to keep blowing through the early evening, with rain moving in and becoming heavy at times in some areas.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">👀 It&#39;s coming. The winds have started and soon the rains will too.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CAwx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CAwx</a> <a href="https://t.co/ObqIK0PZmZ">pic.twitter.com/ObqIK0PZmZ</a>&mdash; NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea/status/1759293628927889810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

National Weather Service meteorologist Sarah McCorkle said a warm front, carrying a bit of subtropical moisture, was passing over the Bay Area late Sunday, to be followed by a cold&nbsp;front overnight that would bring more rains and wind.

National Weather Service meteorologist Sarah McCorkle said a warm front, carrying a bit of subtropical moisture, was passing over the Bay Area late Sunday, to be followed by a cold&nbsp;front overnight that would bring more rains and wind.

The weather service also forecast a 5% chance of <a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html">isolated tornadoes</a> across portions of the Sacramento Valley.

The weather service also forecast a 5% chance of <a href="https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html">isolated tornadoes</a> across portions of the Sacramento Valley.

Authorities issued a high-surf advisory late Saturday morning. The warning expired at 4 p.m., but forecasters warned that exceptionally big waves were likely to return before midweek.

Authorities issued a high-surf advisory late Saturday morning. The warning expired at 4 p.m., but forecasters warned that exceptionally big waves were likely to return before midweek.

Officials said they didn&#8217;t expect the storm to be as severe as the one that <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/02/04/gusty-winds-cause-delays-at-san-francisco-airport-power-outages-as-powerful-storm-pounds-the-bay/">pounded California earlier this month</a>, downing trees and knocking out power for thousands of people. But they stressed that soils already saturated by previous storms&nbsp;would have less capacity to absorb the coming rains, meaning an increased risk of flooding, falling trees and mudslides.

San Francisco suffers power outages, downed trees as powerful storm rocks the Bay Area

Officials said they didn't expect the storm to be as severe as the one that <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/02/04/gusty-winds-cause-delays-at-san-francisco-airport-power-outages-as-powerful-storm-pounds-the-bay/">pounded California earlier this month</a>, downing trees and knocking out power for thousands of people. But they stressed that soils already saturated by previous storms&nbsp;would have less capacity to absorb the coming rains, meaning an increased risk of flooding, falling trees and mudslides.

Officials said they didn&#8217;t expect the storm to be as severe as the one that <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/02/04/gusty-winds-cause-delays-at-san-francisco-airport-power-outages-as-powerful-storm-pounds-the-bay/">pounded California earlier this month</a>, downing trees and knocking out power for thousands of people. But they stressed that soils already saturated by previous storms&nbsp;would have less capacity to absorb the coming rains, meaning an increased risk of flooding, falling trees and mudslides.

The weather service issued a flood watch from 10 a.m. Sunday through 10 a.m. Wednesday, warning that roads, streams and creeks and other low-lying waterways and coastal areas would likely see puddling and flooding.

The weather service issued a flood watch from 10 a.m. Sunday through 10 a.m. Wednesday, warning that roads, streams and creeks and other low-lying waterways and coastal areas would likely see puddling and flooding.

San Francisco&#8217;s Department of Emergency Management warned people on X Sunday to &#8220;avoid walking near trees, especially in parks.&#8221;

San Francisco's Department of Emergency Management warned people on X Sunday to "avoid walking near trees, especially in parks."

San Francisco&#8217;s Department of Emergency Management warned people on X Sunday to &#8220;avoid walking near trees, especially in parks.&#8221;

Some parks announced preemptive closures Sunday afternoon, including the San Francisco Botanical Garden, the Japanese Tea Garden and the Conservatory of Flowers.

Some parks announced preemptive closures Sunday afternoon, including the San Francisco Botanical Garden, the Japanese Tea Garden and the Conservatory of Flowers.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Heavy rain expected today. Transit &amp; traffic disruptions likely. Avoid walking near trees, especially in parks. <a href="https://t.co/ISxAff5jhM">https://t.co/ISxAff5jhM</a> <a href="https://t.co/oRojkPkb8S">https://t.co/oRojkPkb8S</a>&mdash; San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (@SF_emergency) <a href="https://twitter.com/SF_emergency/status/1759295518189158640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meteorologists warned ski enthusiasts and others visiting Tahoe for the long weekend that it was time to head home, as resorts prepared for the storms to bring 1 to 3 feet of snow and powerful gusts of wind ranging from 30 to 40 mph at lower elevations to up to 100 mph at the highest ridge lines.

Meteorologists warned ski enthusiasts and others visiting Tahoe for the long weekend that it was time to head home, as resorts prepared for the storms to bring 1 to 3 feet of snow and powerful gusts of wind ranging from 30 to 40 mph at lower elevations to up to 100 mph at the highest ridge lines.

Authorities issued a <a href="https://x.com/NWSReno/status/1759268437715779598?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">backcountry avalanche watch</a> for the greater Lake Tahoe area and the Eastern Sierra in Inyo and Mono counties, with &#8220;periods of high avalanche danger in the mountains through Monday morning&#8221; and dangerous conditions persisting through Wednesday.

Authorities issued a <a href="https://x.com/NWSReno/status/1759268437715779598?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">backcountry avalanche watch</a> for the greater Lake Tahoe area and the Eastern Sierra in Inyo and Mono counties, with "periods of high avalanche danger in the mountains through Monday morning" and dangerous conditions persisting through Wednesday.

Authorities issued a <a href="https://x.com/NWSReno/status/1759268437715779598?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">backcountry avalanche watch</a> for the greater Lake Tahoe area and the Eastern Sierra in Inyo and Mono counties, with &#8220;periods of high avalanche danger in the mountains through Monday morning&#8221; and dangerous conditions persisting through Wednesday.

The weather service urged drivers in the mountains to get their travel done on Sunday or postpone it to later in the week as they <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSReno/status/1759054263467327806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1759054263467327806%7Ctwgr%5Ecfc962c67076f841ccf9b74aa00ce6a2730e1c66%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sfgate.com%2Fweather%2Farticle%2Ftahoe-snowstorm-winter-weather-travel-18675017.php">expected treacherous road conditions</a> and limited visibility, making for a chaotic situation on the roadways that was likely to be exacerbated by holiday traffic.

The weather service urged drivers in the mountains to get their travel done on Sunday or postpone it to later in the week as they <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSReno/status/1759054263467327806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1759054263467327806%7Ctwgr%5Ecfc962c67076f841ccf9b74aa00ce6a2730e1c66%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sfgate.com%2Fweather%2Farticle%2Ftahoe-snowstorm-winter-weather-travel-18675017.php">expected treacherous road conditions</a> and limited visibility, making for a chaotic situation on the roadways that was likely to be exacerbated by holiday traffic.

Forecasters also warned of the possibility of severe thunderstorms, approaching 25% to 30% for the Bay Area and reaching up to 50% for parts of the North Bay, McCorkle said. 

Forecasters also warned of the possibility of severe thunderstorms, approaching 25% to 30% for the Bay Area and reaching up to 50% for parts of the North Bay, McCorkle said.

New storm brings heavy rains, strong winds to the Bay Area

Michael McLaughlin

With millions of Americans on edge about the outcome of the presidential election and the fate of democracy today, there is also the risk of wildfires igniting across vast sections of California, including San Francisco.

With millions of Americans on edge about the outcome of the presidential election and the fate of democracy today, there is also the risk of wildfires igniting across vast sections of California, including San Francisco.

<a href="https://www.weather.gov/mtr/">Red flag warnings went into effect</a> today throughout the Bay Area, Central Coast, and Southern California until Thursday morning due to the combination of dry conditions, warm temperatures, and strong, gusty winds, the National Weather Service said.

<a href="https://www.weather.gov/mtr/">Red flag warnings went into effect</a> today throughout the Bay Area, Central Coast, and Southern California until Thursday morning due to the combination of dry conditions, warm temperatures, and strong, gusty winds, the National Weather Service said.

These factors &#8220;will translate to fires exhibiting a large resistance to control and thereby creating a hazardous and extreme wildfire environment,&#8221; the NWS said.

These factors "will translate to fires exhibiting a large resistance to control and thereby creating a hazardous and extreme wildfire environment," the NWS said.

These factors &#8220;will translate to fires exhibiting a large resistance to control and thereby creating a hazardous and extreme wildfire environment,&#8221; the NWS said.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">🚩It&#39;s about to get very dry and windy, as a result &#8211; a Red Flag Warning is now in effect for critical fire weather conditions through 7 AM Thursday for the majority of the Bay Area and the Central Coast. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CAwx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CAwx</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OneLessSpark?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OneLessSpark</a> 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/Djsq7YhJ6b">pic.twitter.com/Djsq7YhJ6b</a>&mdash; NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea/status/1853874601995932156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The city, with its dense, urban landscape and moister atmosphere, doesn&#8217;t feel the hot breath of fire danger as often as other parts of the Bay Area where grasslands and forests are more susceptible to burning. Still, San Francisco was included in the red flag warning issued back on Oct. 17 in response to similar weather conditions.

The city, with its dense, urban landscape and moister atmosphere, doesn't feel the hot breath of fire danger as often as other parts of the Bay Area where grasslands and forests are more susceptible to burning. Still, San Francisco was included in the red flag warning issued back on Oct. 17 in response to similar weather conditions.

The city, with its dense, urban landscape and moister atmosphere, doesn&#8217;t feel the hot breath of fire danger as often as other parts of the Bay Area where grasslands and forests are more susceptible to burning. Still, San Francisco was included in the red flag warning issued back on Oct. 17 in response to similar weather conditions.

<a href="https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/psps-updates/7day/">PG&amp;E warned</a> that it will likely cut power to residents and businesses in some parts of Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, Santa Clara, Sonoma, and other counties farther afield until Thursday to reduce the risk of its equipment sparking a blaze, as has happened in the past with catastrophic results.

<a href="https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/psps-updates/7day/">PG&amp;E warned</a> that it will likely cut power to residents and businesses in some parts of Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, Santa Clara, Sonoma, and other counties farther afield until Thursday to reduce the risk of its equipment sparking a blaze, as has happened in the past with catastrophic results.

It&#8217;s possible, but not likely, that there will be rain in the area at the end of the week or this weekend, NWS meteorologist Joe Merchant told The Standard by phone.

It's possible, but not likely, that there will be rain in the area at the end of the week or this weekend, NWS meteorologist Joe Merchant told The Standard by phone.

It&#8217;s possible, but not likely, that there will be rain in the area at the end of the week or this weekend, NWS meteorologist Joe Merchant told The Standard by phone.

&#8220;There&#8217;s a very slight chance at the end of the week, but not a whole lot of confidence in that,&#8221; Merchant said.

"There's a very slight chance at the end of the week, but not a whole lot of confidence in that," Merchant said.

&#8220;There&#8217;s a very slight chance at the end of the week, but not a whole lot of confidence in that,&#8221; Merchant said.

The same weather system that ushered in strong winds will also produce high surf along the Bay Area coast, Merchant said.

The same weather system that ushered in strong winds will also produce high surf along the Bay Area coast, Merchant said.

Unlike the Atlantic hurricane season, which <a href="https://blog.response.restoration.noaa.gov/when-atlantic-hurricane-season">has defined dates</a>, fire season does not begin and end with fixed days on the calendar. Instead, it looms until there has been sufficient rainfall, Merchant told The Standard. Cal Fire said that fire season is not over until Dec. 31.

Unlike the Atlantic hurricane season, which <a href="https://blog.response.restoration.noaa.gov/when-atlantic-hurricane-season">has defined dates</a>, fire season does not begin and end with fixed days on the calendar. Instead, it looms until there has been sufficient rainfall, Merchant told The Standard. Cal Fire said that fire season is not over until Dec. 31.

&#8220;Some of California&#8217;s most devastating wildfires have occurred in late autumn and early winter, particularly in November and December,&#8221; the agency <a href="https://x.com/CAL_FIRE/status/1853850888814915648">said on X</a>. &#8220;Every dry, windy day up until then holds the potential for wildfires.&#8221;

"Some of California's most devastating wildfires have occurred in late autumn and early winter, particularly in November and December," the agency <a href="https://x.com/CAL_FIRE/status/1853850888814915648">said on X</a>. "Every dry, windy day up until then holds the potential for wildfires."

&#8220;Some of California&#8217;s most devastating wildfires have occurred in late autumn and early winter, particularly in November and December,&#8221; the agency <a href="https://x.com/CAL_FIRE/status/1853850888814915648">said on X</a>. &#8220;Every dry, windy day up until then holds the potential for wildfires.&#8221;

On top of everything, now the whole Bay Area is on wildfire alert

Joel Umanzor

Is my overgrown yard attracting coyotes?

What about the food I left out on the porch for my outdoor cat?

What about the food I left out on the porch for my outdoor cat?

These are the questions San Francisco’s Animal Care and Control would like residents and homeowners to ask themselves during what is known as exploring season for the city’s urban coyote population.

These are the questions San Francisco’s Animal Care and Control would like residents and homeowners to ask themselves during what is known as exploring season for the city’s urban coyote population.

The normal cycle of urban coyote life begins with mating season in the winter with pups born during the denning season in the spring, according to Animal Care and Control spokesperson Deb Campbell. When the pups emerge during the fall, they disperse and look for their own space.

The normal cycle of urban coyote life begins with mating season in the winter with pups born during the denning season in the spring, according to Animal Care and Control spokesperson Deb Campbell. When the pups emerge during the fall, they disperse and look for their own space.

“This is the season where we see the most activity,” Campbell said. “People notice them coming and going, sometimes during the day. Just because you may see coyotes during the day doesn’t mean that they are sick or rabid. It is just that they are acclimated to city life.”

“This is the season where we see the most activity,” Campbell said. “People notice them coming and going, sometimes during the day. Just because you may see coyotes during the day doesn’t mean that they are sick or rabid. It is just that they are acclimated to city life.”

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Campbell said Animal Care and Control, the Presidio Trust and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department gather each month to review sighting reports to track movement of coyotes in areas like Golden Gate Park, Fort Mason or Bernal Heights.

Campbell said Animal Care and Control, the Presidio Trust and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department gather each month to review sighting reports to track movement of coyotes in areas like Golden Gate Park, Fort Mason or Bernal Heights.

“What we know from years of doing this is that there are patterns with coyote visibility,” she said, adding that it is the point in the year where dispersal season ends and breeding season begins. So coyotes can be more visible in the fall through early winter.”

“What we know from years of doing this is that there are patterns with coyote visibility,” she said, adding that it is the point in the year where dispersal season ends and breeding season begins. So coyotes can be more visible in the fall through early winter.”

In recent days, coyotes have been seen in some unusual places due to their youth and inexperience maneuvering in an urban environment, according to Campbell.

In recent days, coyotes have been seen in some unusual places due to their youth and inexperience maneuvering in an urban environment, according to Campbell.

“On Thursday, we had one running on Interstate 280,” she recalled. “We had [California Highway Patrol] and the police help us block off 280 so that the coyote could get off the freeway.”

“On Thursday, we had one running on Interstate 280,” she recalled. “We had [California Highway Patrol] and the police help us block off 280 so that the coyote could get off the freeway.”

In another case, a coyote jumped from a pier into the San Francisco Bay, prompting a water rescue by animal control officers, she added.

In another case, a coyote jumped from a pier into the San Francisco Bay, prompting a water rescue by animal control officers, she added.

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Recently, a plethora of posts on sites, such as NextDoor, have sprung up online documenting coyote interactions between the species and San Franciscans.

Recently, a plethora of posts on sites, such as NextDoor, have sprung up online documenting coyote interactions between the species and San Franciscans.

According to the Recreation and Park Department, there have been 30 coyote sightings in the city so far in 2023—mainly concentrated in and around Golden Gate Park and the Presidio.

According to the Recreation and Park Department, there have been 30 coyote sightings in the city so far in 2023—mainly concentrated in and around Golden Gate Park and the Presidio.

Although coyotes tend to remain in the more wooded areas of San Francisco, Campbell said, illegal wildlife feeding can draw the species into neighborhoods.

Although coyotes tend to remain in the more wooded areas of San Francisco, Campbell said, illegal wildlife feeding can draw the species into neighborhoods.

“There’s a lot of illegal wildlife feeding that goes on in San Francisco,” she said. “People will feed them cat food or hand out sandwiches, which is really bad. It invites them to a neighborhood to look for food and handouts. It disrupts the natural cycle.”

“There’s a lot of illegal wildlife feeding that goes on in San Francisco,” she said. “People will feed them cat food or hand out sandwiches, which is really bad. It invites them to a neighborhood to look for food and handouts. It disrupts the natural cycle.”

Campbell also encouraged residents to keep their yards maintained, keep cats indoors and dogs on a leash unless in a designated non-leash area.

Campbell also encouraged residents to keep their yards maintained, keep cats indoors and dogs on a leash unless in a designated non-leash area.

“So many conflicts and heartbreaking things can be avoided by just keeping your dog on the leash,” she said, adding that young coyotes often will follow people with dogs to ensure they leave their territory. “We always tell people to just always walk slowly away and leave the area.”

“So many conflicts and heartbreaking things can be avoided by just keeping your dog on the leash,” she said, adding that young coyotes often will follow people with dogs to ensure they leave their territory. “We always tell people to just always walk slowly away and leave the area.”

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If someone sees a coyote, according to Campbell, they should report their sighting and upload any pictures to the Animal Care and Control website, which helps with research related to coyote movement in San Francisco.

If someone sees a coyote, according to Campbell, they should report their sighting and upload any pictures to the Animal Care and Control website, which helps with research related to coyote movement in San Francisco.

If someone encounters an emergency situation involving coyotes—such as injuries sustained during interactions, if the coyote has been injured or it appears sick—they should contact the Animal Care and Control emergency phone number at 415-544-9400 and an animal control officer will respond, she added.

If someone encounters an emergency situation involving coyotes—such as injuries sustained during interactions, if the coyote has been injured or it appears sick—they should contact the Animal Care and Control emergency phone number at 415-544-9400 and an animal control officer will respond, she added.

The agency also offers a yard assessment for residents who may experience frequent coyote visits to their homes.

The agency also offers a yard assessment for residents who may experience frequent coyote visits to their homes.

“You may have a beautiful koi pond, but the coyotes look at that as a water fountain,” Campbell said. “We will look and see if there is anything we could recommend for residents to cover, stop, don’t do or remove. Our officers are very well versed in these things.”

“You may have a beautiful koi pond, but the coyotes look at that as a water fountain,” Campbell said. “We will look and see if there is anything we could recommend for residents to cover, stop, don’t do or remove. Our officers are very well versed in these things.”

San Francisco animal control urges caution during urban coyote ‘exploring’ season

The San Francisco Bay Area is in for some cold after enjoying unseasonably warm weekend weather.

The San Francisco Bay Area is in for some cold after enjoying unseasonably warm weekend weather.

A cold front&#8217;s passage over the Bay Area could bring slight chances of rain Monday, but no more than 0.1 inches locally. After the front passes, temperatures are expected to drop Tuesday morning, with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Dylan Flynn.

A cold front's passage over the Bay Area could bring slight chances of rain Monday, but no more than 0.1 inches locally. After the front passes, temperatures are expected to drop Tuesday morning, with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Dylan Flynn.

A cold front&#8217;s passage over the Bay Area could bring slight chances of rain Monday, but no more than 0.1 inches locally. After the front passes, temperatures are expected to drop Tuesday morning, with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Dylan Flynn.

“It’s going to be much colder than it has been, about 10 degrees colder, in the morning,” Flynn said.

“It’s going to be much colder than it has been, about 10 degrees colder, in the morning,” Flynn said.

With afternoon highs expected to be in the upper 50s to low 60s, temperatures won&#8217;t be significantly off from the norm—though mornings will be frosty.

With afternoon highs expected to be in the upper 50s to low 60s, temperatures won't be significantly off from the norm—though mornings will be frosty.

With afternoon highs expected to be in the upper 50s to low 60s, temperatures won&#8217;t be significantly off from the norm—though mornings will be frosty.

The weather service has issued a frost advisory for North Bay valleys and mountains for Tuesday morning.

The weather service has issued a frost advisory for North Bay valleys and mountains for Tuesday morning.

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A return to heavier rain is likely late Thursday through Sunday, with a total accumulation of around 1 to 2 inches expected. The storm system is also packing strong winds, prompting high surf advisories.

A return to heavier rain is likely late Thursday through Sunday, with a total accumulation of around 1 to 2 inches expected. The storm system is also packing strong winds, prompting high surf advisories.

&#8220;Unlike the rain we&#8217;ve had previously this month, which is all kind of southerly winds, atmospheric-river type rain, this is a cold front coming from Alaska, so it&#8217;s going to be colder air,&#8221; Flynn said.

"Unlike the rain we've had previously this month, which is all kind of southerly winds, atmospheric-river type rain, this is a cold front coming from Alaska, so it's going to be colder air," Flynn said.

&#8220;Unlike the rain we&#8217;ve had previously this month, which is all kind of southerly winds, atmospheric-river type rain, this is a cold front coming from Alaska, so it&#8217;s going to be colder air,&#8221; Flynn said.

&#8220;It&#8217;s not quite as much rain as we&#8217;ve seen with some of the other storms, but it&#8217;s going to be rainy, cold, cold and windy all at the same time.&#8221;

"It's not quite as much rain as we've seen with some of the other storms, but it's going to be rainy, cold, cold and windy all at the same time."

&#8220;It&#8217;s not quite as much rain as we&#8217;ve seen with some of the other storms, but it&#8217;s going to be rainy, cold, cold and windy all at the same time.&#8221;

Flynn said waves could reach 15 to 18 feet along the San Francisco coast this weekend. In higher elevations, the rain may turn to snow.

Flynn said waves could reach 15 to 18 feet along the San Francisco coast this weekend. In higher elevations, the rain may turn to snow.

“We do expect to see some snow accumulation on some of the higher mountains and bridges” with snow dropping to as low as 2,500 feet, Flynn said.

“We do expect to see some snow accumulation on some of the higher mountains and bridges” with snow dropping to as low as 2,500 feet, Flynn said.

The forecast&#8217;s rain totals will help close out a rain season that&#8217;s right on target locally and regionally. According to preliminary totals, San Francisco is at 115% observed rainfall for the water year starting Oct. 1, 2023, while the weather service&#8217;s downtown San Francisco station is at 196% of normal for the month of February.

The forecast's rain totals will help close out a rain season that's right on target locally and regionally. According to preliminary totals, San Francisco is at 115% observed rainfall for the water year starting Oct. 1, 2023, while the weather service's downtown San Francisco station is at 196% of normal for the month of February.

The forecast&#8217;s rain totals will help close out a rain season that&#8217;s right on target locally and regionally. According to preliminary totals, San Francisco is at 115% observed rainfall for the water year starting Oct. 1, 2023, while the weather service&#8217;s downtown San Francisco station is at 196% of normal for the month of February.

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