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Water fountains at a Mission school that has been found to have excessive levels of lead were taped off Wednesday as the temperature peaked above 90 degrees.

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Water fountains at a Mission school that has been found to have excessive levels of lead were taped off Wednesday as the temperature peaked above 90 degrees.

The fountains were among 12 water sources at Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School on 23rd Street that continue to have lead levels exceeding the San Francisco Unified School District&#8217;s safety threshold of five parts per billion, the district said Thursday in an emailed statement.

The fountains were among 12 water sources at Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School on 23rd Street that continue to have lead levels exceeding the San Francisco Unified School District's safety threshold of five parts per billion, the district said Thursday in an emailed statement.

The fountains were among 12 water sources at Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School on 23rd Street that continue to have lead levels exceeding the San Francisco Unified School District&#8217;s safety threshold of five parts per billion, the district said Thursday in an emailed statement.

The fountains and faucets were previously covered to stop students and staff from using them; however, the district said it learned this fall that some had been in use again. &#8220;To eliminate confusion,&#8221; the statement said, the school was told Monday to turn off the water flow at the outlets.

The fountains and faucets were previously covered to stop students and staff from using them; however, the district said it learned this fall that some had been in use again. "To eliminate confusion," the statement said, the school was told Monday to turn off the water flow at the outlets.

The fountains and faucets were previously covered to stop students and staff from using them; however, the district said it learned this fall that some had been in use again. &#8220;To eliminate confusion,&#8221; the statement said, the school was told Monday to turn off the water flow at the outlets.

<a href="https://missionlocal.org/2024/10/buena-vista-horace-mann-water-fountain-heatwave/">Mission Local</a> first reported about the water shutoffs at the school.

<a href="https://missionlocal.org/2024/10/buena-vista-horace-mann-water-fountain-heatwave/">Mission Local</a> first reported about the water shutoffs at the school.

In December 2022, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/12/08/sf-school-found-lead-arsenic-in-soil-so-why-didnt-it-test-the-water/">The Standard reported</a> that tests had revealed the presence of lead and arsenic in garden soil on the Buena Vista Horace Mann campus, leading to calls for water sampling.

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In December 2022, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/12/08/sf-school-found-lead-arsenic-in-soil-so-why-didnt-it-test-the-water/">The Standard reported</a> that tests had revealed the presence of lead and arsenic in garden soil on the Buena Vista Horace Mann campus, leading to calls for water sampling.

Days later, three of 11 fountains tested were removed after elevated levels of lead were found in the water, a district spokesman <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/12/13/lead-found-in-sf-schools-water-following-outcry-over-soil-discovery/">said</a>. At one point, staff threatened to walk out over the conditions. Earlier that year, an assessment found that a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/03/07/sfs-crumbling-public-schools-got-high-facilities-ratings-for-years-suddenly-many-are-deficient/">comprehensive fix</a> for the district&#8217;s infrastructure could cost north of $1 billion dollars.

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Days later, three of 11 fountains tested were removed after elevated levels of lead were found in the water, a district spokesman <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/12/13/lead-found-in-sf-schools-water-following-outcry-over-soil-discovery/">said</a>. At one point, staff threatened to walk out over the conditions. Earlier that year, an assessment found that a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/03/07/sfs-crumbling-public-schools-got-high-facilities-ratings-for-years-suddenly-many-are-deficient/">comprehensive fix</a> for the district's infrastructure could cost north of $1 billion dollars.

Days later, three of 11 fountains tested were removed after elevated levels of lead were found in the water, a district spokesman <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/12/13/lead-found-in-sf-schools-water-following-outcry-over-soil-discovery/">said</a>. At one point, staff threatened to walk out over the conditions. Earlier that year, an assessment found that a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/03/07/sfs-crumbling-public-schools-got-high-facilities-ratings-for-years-suddenly-many-are-deficient/">comprehensive fix</a> for the district&#8217;s infrastructure could cost north of $1 billion dollars.

The bilingual Mission school teaches largely Spanish-speaking, low-income, and immigrant students.&nbsp;There are 620 students enrolled, according to district records.

The bilingual Mission school teaches largely Spanish-speaking, low-income, and immigrant students.&nbsp;There are 620 students enrolled, according to district records.

Buena Vista Horace Mann Principal Claudia Delarios-Moran told Mission Local the school has been asking for two months to have some of the fountains shut off because of dangerous levels of lead in the water, but the district didn&#8217;t act until the hottest day of the year.

Buena Vista Horace Mann Principal Claudia Delarios-Moran told Mission Local the school has been asking for two months to have some of the fountains shut off because of dangerous levels of lead in the water, but the district didn't act until the hottest day of the year.

Buena Vista Horace Mann Principal Claudia Delarios-Moran told Mission Local the school has been asking for two months to have some of the fountains shut off because of dangerous levels of lead in the water, but the district didn&#8217;t act until the hottest day of the year.

The district has been sending bottled water to Buena Vista Horace Mann since late 2022. It delivers bottles every two weeks and provides additional water upon request, district spokesperson Laura Dudnick said by email. Although Dudnick&#8217;s statement did not directly address this week&#8217;s warm weather, she said the district sent five 5-gallon water jugs to the school on Wednesday and 10 on Thursday, along with bottled water, in advance of a regularly scheduled delivery Monday.

The district has been sending bottled water to Buena Vista Horace Mann since late 2022. It delivers bottles every two weeks and provides additional water upon request, district spokesperson Laura Dudnick said by email. Although Dudnick's statement did not directly address this week's warm weather, she said the district sent five 5-gallon water jugs to the school on Wednesday and 10 on Thursday, along with bottled water, in advance of a regularly scheduled delivery Monday.

The district has been sending bottled water to Buena Vista Horace Mann since late 2022. It delivers bottles every two weeks and provides additional water upon request, district spokesperson Laura Dudnick said by email. Although Dudnick&#8217;s statement did not directly address this week&#8217;s warm weather, she said the district sent five 5-gallon water jugs to the school on Wednesday and 10 on Thursday, along with bottled water, in advance of a regularly scheduled delivery Monday.

On the hottest day of the year, school shuts off water fountains

Max Harrison-Caldwell

San Francisco sewers discharged rainwater and other goodies into the Bay and the Pacific Ocean at nine locations Friday, according to a <a href="https://webapps.sfpuc.org/sapps/beachesandbay.html">live map</a> from the city Public Utilities Commission.&nbsp;

San Francisco sewers discharged rainwater and other goodies into the Bay and the Pacific Ocean at nine locations Friday, according to a <a href="https://webapps.sfpuc.org/sapps/beachesandbay.html">live map</a> from the city Public Utilities Commission.&nbsp;

The map also shows elevated concentrations of bacteria at 16 other sites. In case any of you guys were thinking about going for a dip, the only places where water quality currently meets state standards for swimming are Baker Beach and China Beach.

The map also shows elevated concentrations of bacteria at 16 other sites. In case any of you guys were thinking about going for a dip, the only places where water quality currently meets state standards for swimming are Baker Beach and China Beach.

John Cote, a spokesperson for SFPUC, said this is all perfectly normal.

John Cote, a spokesperson for SFPUC, said this is all perfectly normal.

&#8220;Combined sewer discharges occur during particularly intense storms when the system reaches capacity. That’s how San Francisco’s sewer system is designed,&#8221; Cote wrote in an email, adding that the discharges are authorized by the EPA and Regional Water Board.

"Combined sewer discharges occur during particularly intense storms when the system reaches capacity. That’s how San Francisco’s sewer system is designed," Cote wrote in an email, adding that the discharges are authorized by the EPA and Regional Water Board.

&#8220;Combined sewer discharges occur during particularly intense storms when the system reaches capacity. That’s how San Francisco’s sewer system is designed,&#8221; Cote wrote in an email, adding that the discharges are authorized by the EPA and Regional Water Board.

A live map shows areas where the city's combined sewer system discharged into the Bay and Pacific Ocean on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/screenshot-2024-11-22-at-6-53-17-pm.png?w=1181" alt="A map of San Francisco displays various monitoring points with symbols and colors indicating water quality. A legend explains the symbols' meanings." class="wp-image-335634"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A city map shows nine locations where the combined sewer system discharged on Friday.</figcaption></figure>

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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/screenshot-2024-11-22-at-6-53-17-pm.png?w=1181" alt="A map of San Francisco displays various monitoring points with symbols and colors indicating water quality. A legend explains the symbols' meanings." class="wp-image-335634"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A city map shows nine locations where the combined sewer system discharged on Friday.</figcaption></figure>

When The Standard asked if poop was indeed flooding our waterways, Cote said it was inaccurate to describe the discharge as “sewage,” saying it is more than 90% stormwater. He also said the sewer system removes solids and “floating objects” and that the remaining less than 10% of the discharge is composed of &#8220;partially treated sanitary sewer flows.&#8221;

When The Standard asked if poop was indeed flooding our waterways, Cote said it was inaccurate to describe the discharge as “sewage,” saying it is more than 90% stormwater. He also said the sewer system removes solids and “floating objects” and that the remaining less than 10% of the discharge is composed of "partially treated sanitary sewer flows."

When The Standard asked if poop was indeed flooding our waterways, Cote said it was inaccurate to describe the discharge as “sewage,” saying it is more than 90% stormwater. He also said the sewer system removes solids and “floating objects” and that the remaining less than 10% of the discharge is composed of &#8220;partially treated sanitary sewer flows.&#8221;

A Standard photographer who was documenting the storm’s wrath at Mission Creek did not spot any turds in the flow but noted that the water was definitely foul-smelling.

A Standard photographer who was documenting the storm’s wrath at Mission Creek did not spot any turds in the flow but noted that the water was definitely foul-smelling.

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While most cities on the California coast have separate sewer and stormwater systems, San Francisco does things a little differently. Combined systems like San Francisco’s are more popular in other parts of the country — Boston and New York City, for example, both use them.

While most cities on the California coast have separate sewer and stormwater systems, San Francisco does things a little differently. Combined systems like San Francisco’s are more popular in other parts of the country — Boston and New York City, for example, both use them.

The Department of Public Health did not answer questions about whether the discharges constitute a health hazard and referred all questions to SFPUC. The Standard has not yet figured out exactly how much excrement is entering Islais Creek, the Bay, and the ocean.

The Department of Public Health did not answer questions about whether the discharges constitute a health hazard and referred all questions to SFPUC. The Standard has not yet figured out exactly how much excrement is entering Islais Creek, the Bay, and the ocean.

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Rain and clearer air are on the way to the San Francisco Bay Area this week after a recent dry spell and smoggy conditions.

Rain and clearer air are on the way to the San Francisco Bay Area this week after a recent dry spell and smoggy conditions.

Powerful king tides are also expected this week, which raises the risk of coastal flooding.

Powerful king tides are also expected this week, which raises the risk of coastal flooding.

While some offshore Diablo winds provided minor air circulation in the East Bay, the region has experienced a bout of poor air quality. The government’s&nbsp;<a href="https://fire.airnow.gov/#9/37.7658/-122.3977" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AirNow map</a>&nbsp;showed elevated air-quality readings Wednesday morning for San Francisco and many Bay Area cities.

While some offshore Diablo winds provided minor air circulation in the East Bay, the region has experienced a bout of poor air quality. The government’s&nbsp;<a href="https://fire.airnow.gov/#9/37.7658/-122.3977" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AirNow map</a>&nbsp;showed elevated air-quality readings Wednesday morning for San Francisco and many Bay Area cities.

Relief is expected starting tonight as the first of multiple storms moves into the North Bay, with up to an inch of rain forecast for northern Sonoma County overnight. San Francisco could see around half an inch of precipitation through Thursday morning.

Relief is expected starting tonight as the first of multiple storms moves into the North Bay, with up to an inch of rain forecast for northern Sonoma County overnight. San Francisco could see around half an inch of precipitation through Thursday morning.

A stronger system arriving Friday will bring widespread rain through Saturday, along with significant wind that may prompt advisories.

A stronger system arriving Friday will bring widespread rain through Saturday, along with significant wind that may prompt advisories.

When will poor air quality clear over the Bay Area?

The storms will help force out the persistent hazy conditions residents have noticed over the past week. The <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/12/08/when-will-poor-air-quality-clear-over-bay-area-skies/">limited air movement</a> was partly due to minimal upper-level atmospheric activity, National Weather Service meteorologist Brayden Murdock told The Standard.

The storms will help force out the persistent hazy conditions residents have noticed over the past week. The <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/12/08/when-will-poor-air-quality-clear-over-bay-area-skies/">limited air movement</a> was partly due to minimal upper-level atmospheric activity, National Weather Service meteorologist Brayden Murdock told The Standard.

&#8220;We haven&#8217;t had much in the way of upper-level movement, so that allowed things to kind of stay pretty calm at the surface as well,&#8221; Murdock said.

"We haven't had much in the way of upper-level movement, so that allowed things to kind of stay pretty calm at the surface as well," Murdock said.

&#8220;We haven&#8217;t had much in the way of upper-level movement, so that allowed things to kind of stay pretty calm at the surface as well,&#8221; Murdock said.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued a <a href="https://www.sparetheair.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spare the Air alert</a> Sunday, when <a href="https://x.com/AirDistrict/status/1865116506469863686">moderate air conditions</a> covered the greater Bay Area, due in part to agricultural smoke drifting from the Central Valley.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued a <a href="https://www.sparetheair.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spare the Air alert</a> Sunday, when <a href="https://x.com/AirDistrict/status/1865116506469863686">moderate air conditions</a> covered the greater Bay Area, due in part to agricultural smoke drifting from the Central Valley.

The weather service is also monitoring king tides — the highest and lowest tides of the year — which could affect coastal flooding and river drainage during the wet weather.

The weather service is also monitoring king tides — the highest and lowest tides of the year — which could affect coastal flooding and river drainage during the wet weather.

&#8220;When we see king tides, then we have rivers flowing pretty well that could cause some extra localized flooding during the high tides,&#8221; Murdock explained. &#8220;But then during the low tides, it actually helps clear out the rivers sooner.&#8221;

"When we see king tides, then we have rivers flowing pretty well that could cause some extra localized flooding during the high tides," Murdock explained. "But then during the low tides, it actually helps clear out the rivers sooner."

&#8220;When we see king tides, then we have rivers flowing pretty well that could cause some extra localized flooding during the high tides,&#8221; Murdock explained. &#8220;But then during the low tides, it actually helps clear out the rivers sooner.&#8221;

San Francisco residents remain wary of flood risks following recent storms that <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/16/confused-as-to-why-san-francisco-is-suing-the-epa-youre-not-alone/">overwhelmed street drains</a> in several neighborhoods. Weather officials expect to issue detailed king tide advisories later Wednesday.

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San Francisco residents remain wary of flood risks following recent storms that <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/16/confused-as-to-why-san-francisco-is-suing-the-epa-youre-not-alone/">overwhelmed street drains</a> in several neighborhoods. Weather officials expect to issue detailed king tide advisories later Wednesday.

A third system, forecast for early next week, appears focused on Northern California, with less impact expected for the Bay Area.

A third system, forecast for early next week, appears focused on Northern California, with less impact expected for the Bay Area.

Air quality set to improve as rain arrives in Bay Area

David Lombardi

The 49ers expect quarterback Brock Purdy to make his return from a shoulder injury  in Buffalo, where conditions might be brutal for their Sunday night game against the Bills.

The 49ers expect quarterback Brock Purdy to make his return from a shoulder injury in Buffalo, where conditions might be brutal for their Sunday night game against the Bills.

A lake effect snow warning is in place for this weekend in western New York and it currently isn&#8217;t set to expire until about an hour before kickoff on Sunday. The 5-6 49ers are bracing for unpredictable weather entering this daunting matchup against the 9-2 Bills, one of the best teams in the NFL.

A lake effect snow warning is in place for this weekend in western New York and it currently isn't set to expire until about an hour before kickoff on Sunday. The 5-6 49ers are bracing for unpredictable weather entering this daunting matchup against the 9-2 Bills, one of the best teams in the NFL.

A lake effect snow warning is in place for this weekend in western New York and it currently isn&#8217;t set to expire until about an hour before kickoff on Sunday. The 5-6 49ers are bracing for unpredictable weather entering this daunting matchup against the 9-2 Bills, one of the best teams in the NFL.

&#8220;I know in Buffalo sometimes it can snow three feet in one spot and not snow 20 minutes away,&#8221; 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday. &#8220;So you’ve really got to be ready for anything and deal with whatever it is at 8 [p.m.].”

"I know in Buffalo sometimes it can snow three feet in one spot and not snow 20 minutes away," 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday. "So you’ve really got to be ready for anything and deal with whatever it is at 8 [p.m.].”

&#8220;I know in Buffalo sometimes it can snow three feet in one spot and not snow 20 minutes away,&#8221; 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday. &#8220;So you’ve really got to be ready for anything and deal with whatever it is at 8 [p.m.].”

It&#8217;ll almost certainly be windy on the shores of Lake Erie, and that&#8217;s entered the 49ers&#8217; calculus with Purdy. Though he&#8217;s officially listed as questionable, Shanahan said the quarterback is on track to play after a good week of practice.

It'll almost certainly be windy on the shores of Lake Erie, and that's entered the 49ers' calculus with Purdy. Though he's officially listed as questionable, Shanahan said the quarterback is on track to play after a good week of practice.

It&#8217;ll almost certainly be windy on the shores of Lake Erie, and that&#8217;s entered the 49ers&#8217; calculus with Purdy. Though he&#8217;s officially listed as questionable, Shanahan said the quarterback is on track to play after a good week of practice.

&#8220;I think everybody struggles to throw in that wind, even when you&#8217;re healthy,&#8221; Shanahan said. &#8220;So it depends on how much, how fast that wind&#8217;s going. And I think that&#8217;s kind of relevant for anybody. But Brock wouldn&#8217;t be playing if he wasn&#8217;t 100% at it. So I think the fact that he&#8217;s going to be playing means he&#8217;s healthy.”

"I think everybody struggles to throw in that wind, even when you're healthy," Shanahan said. "So it depends on how much, how fast that wind's going. And I think that's kind of relevant for anybody. But Brock wouldn't be playing if he wasn't 100% at it. So I think the fact that he's going to be playing means he's healthy.”

&#8220;I think everybody struggles to throw in that wind, even when you&#8217;re healthy,&#8221; Shanahan said. &#8220;So it depends on how much, how fast that wind&#8217;s going. And I think that&#8217;s kind of relevant for anybody. But Brock wouldn&#8217;t be playing if he wasn&#8217;t 100% at it. So I think the fact that he&#8217;s going to be playing means he&#8217;s healthy.”

If Purdy does indeed play, this game can be billed as a showdown of two star quarterbacks. Buffalo&#8217;s Josh Allen is one of the game&#8217;s best — and he grew up a 49ers fan in the San Joaquin Valley town of Firebaugh.

If Purdy does indeed play, this game can be billed as a showdown of two star quarterbacks. Buffalo's Josh Allen is one of the game's best — and he grew up a 49ers fan in the San Joaquin Valley town of Firebaugh.

If Purdy does indeed play, this game can be billed as a showdown of two star quarterbacks. Buffalo&#8217;s Josh Allen is one of the game&#8217;s best — and he grew up a 49ers fan in the San Joaquin Valley town of Firebaugh.

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Meanwhile, the 49ers will be without their best defender, edge rusher Nick Bosa (oblique), as they combat Allen and Buffalo&#8217;s No. 3-ranked offense.

Meanwhile, the 49ers will be without their best defender, edge rusher Nick Bosa (oblique), as they combat Allen and Buffalo's No. 3-ranked offense.

Meanwhile, the 49ers will be without their best defender, edge rusher Nick Bosa (oblique), as they combat Allen and Buffalo&#8217;s No. 3-ranked offense.

They&#8217;ll also remain significantly shorthanded on the offensive side of the football, where left tackle Trent Williams has been ruled out with an ankle injury. Left guard Aaron Banks remains in the concussion protocol, so the 49ers are relying on second-stringers on the entire left side of the offensive line in front of Purdy. Jaylon Moore will start at left tackle, while Nick Zakelj, Ben Bartch, and Spencer Burford are all options to fill in for Banks at left guard.

They'll also remain significantly shorthanded on the offensive side of the football, where left tackle Trent Williams has been ruled out with an ankle injury. Left guard Aaron Banks remains in the concussion protocol, so the 49ers are relying on second-stringers on the entire left side of the offensive line in front of Purdy. Jaylon Moore will start at left tackle, while Nick Zakelj, Ben Bartch, and Spencer Burford are all options to fill in for Banks at left guard.

They&#8217;ll also remain significantly shorthanded on the offensive side of the football, where left tackle Trent Williams has been ruled out with an ankle injury. Left guard Aaron Banks remains in the concussion protocol, so the 49ers are relying on second-stringers on the entire left side of the offensive line in front of Purdy. Jaylon Moore will start at left tackle, while Nick Zakelj, Ben Bartch, and Spencer Burford are all options to fill in for Banks at left guard.

The 49ers have also ruled out cornerback Deommodore Lenoir and defensive tackle Jordan Elliott. They don&#8217;t expect linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who performed well in practice this week in his first action since his February Achilles tear, to return for a game until next week at the earliest — but Shanahan said even that timetable may be unlikely.

The 49ers have also ruled out cornerback Deommodore Lenoir and defensive tackle Jordan Elliott. They don't expect linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who performed well in practice this week in his first action since his February Achilles tear, to return for a game until next week at the earliest — but Shanahan said even that timetable may be unlikely.

The 49ers have also ruled out cornerback Deommodore Lenoir and defensive tackle Jordan Elliott. They don&#8217;t expect linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who performed well in practice this week in his first action since his February Achilles tear, to return for a game until next week at the earliest — but Shanahan said even that timetable may be unlikely.

“He had a real good week,&#8221; Shanahan said of Greenlaw. &#8220;It was great for him to get him back out there. It was great for us. We loved having him around, just that first week of coming off an Achilles. I think it&#8217;s so crucial for the confidence of a guy. Got a lot of scout-team reps, did a lot of individual stuff with the guys and it was great week and hopefully next week will be even better.”

“He had a real good week," Shanahan said of Greenlaw. "It was great for him to get him back out there. It was great for us. We loved having him around, just that first week of coming off an Achilles. I think it's so crucial for the confidence of a guy. Got a lot of scout-team reps, did a lot of individual stuff with the guys and it was great week and hopefully next week will be even better.”

“He had a real good week,&#8221; Shanahan said of Greenlaw. &#8220;It was great for him to get him back out there. It was great for us. We loved having him around, just that first week of coming off an Achilles. I think it&#8217;s so crucial for the confidence of a guy. Got a lot of scout-team reps, did a lot of individual stuff with the guys and it was great week and hopefully next week will be even better.”

Despite their 5-6 record, the 49ers only trail the NFC West leaders — the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals, both of whom are on the road this weekend — by one game with six left to play.

Despite their 5-6 record, the 49ers only trail the NFC West leaders — the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals, both of whom are on the road this weekend — by one game with six left to play.

That makes Purdy&#8217;s likely availability on Sunday a big deal. The 49ers, now 6-point underdogs, now have at least a shot to compete with the Bills. That might not have been true had the quarterback been ruled out, as evidenced by the 38-10 drubbing the team took at the hands of the Green Bay Packers last week without Purdy.

That makes Purdy's likely availability on Sunday a big deal. The 49ers, now 6-point underdogs, now have at least a shot to compete with the Bills. That might not have been true had the quarterback been ruled out, as evidenced by the 38-10 drubbing the team took at the hands of the Green Bay Packers last week without Purdy.

That makes Purdy&#8217;s likely availability on Sunday a big deal. The 49ers, now 6-point underdogs, now have at least a shot to compete with the Bills. That might not have been true had the quarterback been ruled out, as evidenced by the 38-10 drubbing the team took at the hands of the Green Bay Packers last week without Purdy.

Given the 49ers&#8217; long list of other injuries, winning on Sunday night will likely still require some underdog luck. But, knowing that the NFL is just about as unpredictable as the Buffalo weather at this time of the year, they&#8217;ll take their chances.

Given the 49ers' long list of other injuries, winning on Sunday night will likely still require some underdog luck. But, knowing that the NFL is just about as unpredictable as the Buffalo weather at this time of the year, they'll take their chances.

Given the 49ers&#8217; long list of other injuries, winning on Sunday night will likely still require some underdog luck. But, knowing that the NFL is just about as unpredictable as the Buffalo weather at this time of the year, they&#8217;ll take their chances.

“Lots of things can happen between now and then,&#8221; Shanahan said of Purdy. &#8220;But right now, he&#8217;s playing.&#8221;

“Lots of things can happen between now and then," Shanahan said of Purdy. "But right now, he's playing."

“Lots of things can happen between now and then,&#8221; Shanahan said of Purdy. &#8220;But right now, he&#8217;s playing.&#8221;

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The 49ers waived second-year wide receiver Ronnie Bell before taking off to Buffalo on Friday. If Bell, a seventh-round pick out of Michigan from the 2023 NFL Draft, clears waivers, the 49ers can re-sign him to their practice squad. Bell mainly performed special teams duties for the 49ers but struggled with drops when called into replacement action at receiver against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3.

The 49ers waived second-year wide receiver Ronnie Bell before taking off to Buffalo on Friday. If Bell, a seventh-round pick out of Michigan from the 2023 NFL Draft, clears waivers, the 49ers can re-sign him to their practice squad. Bell mainly performed special teams duties for the 49ers but struggled with drops when called into replacement action at receiver against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3.

The 49ers also released offensive tackle Cameron Erving from the practice squad, replacing him with Sebastian Gutierrez — who&#8217;d been with the team earlier this week. With Bell off the 53-man roster, the team has an open roster spot. Erving&#8217;s release happened surprisingly quickly as he&#8217;d just joined the 49ers on Wednesday, so perhaps he&#8217;ll be part of another maneuver by the team.

The 49ers also released offensive tackle Cameron Erving from the practice squad, replacing him with Sebastian Gutierrez — who'd been with the team earlier this week. With Bell off the 53-man roster, the team has an open roster spot. Erving's release happened surprisingly quickly as he'd just joined the 49ers on Wednesday, so perhaps he'll be part of another maneuver by the team.

The 49ers also released offensive tackle Cameron Erving from the practice squad, replacing him with Sebastian Gutierrez — who&#8217;d been with the team earlier this week. With Bell off the 53-man roster, the team has an open roster spot. Erving&#8217;s release happened surprisingly quickly as he&#8217;d just joined the 49ers on Wednesday, so perhaps he&#8217;ll be part of another maneuver by the team.

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San Francisco was under a flash flood warning Friday as the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/20/photos-rain-batters-sf-as-atmospheric-river-arrives/">atmospheric river</a> that arrived midweek stalled over the Bay Area.

Photos: Rain batters SF as atmospheric river arrives

San Francisco was under a flash flood warning Friday as the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/20/photos-rain-batters-sf-as-atmospheric-river-arrives/">atmospheric river</a> that arrived midweek stalled over the Bay Area.

Up to 1 inch of rain had fallen before 1 p.m., with another 1 to 3 inches expected, according to the National Weather Service.

Up to 1 inch of rain had fallen before 1 p.m., with another 1 to 3 inches expected, according to the National Weather Service.

The agency said flooding had been reported across the city, the North Bay, the Peninsula, and the East Bay. Water <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/22/san-francisco-freeway-traffic-chaos-rain/" target="_blank">blocked lanes</a>&nbsp;Friday afternoon on both Highway 101 and Interstate 280, and the California Highway Patrol was unsure how long it would take to clear the mess.

The agency said flooding had been reported across the city, the North Bay, the Peninsula, and the East Bay. Water <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/22/san-francisco-freeway-traffic-chaos-rain/" target="_blank">blocked lanes</a>&nbsp;Friday afternoon on both Highway 101 and Interstate 280, and the California Highway Patrol was unsure how long it would take to clear the mess.

As the downpours continue, there&#8217;s an increased possibility of flooding, landslides, and downed trees and power lines, with the North Bay the most at risk, the weather service said. A wind advisory was in effect through Friday night, with gusts of up&nbsp;to&nbsp;50&nbsp;mph&nbsp;expected&nbsp;and more than 60 mph possible above 2,500 feet.

As the downpours continue, there's an increased possibility of flooding, landslides, and downed trees and power lines, with the North Bay the most at risk, the weather service said. A wind advisory was in effect through Friday night, with gusts of up&nbsp;to&nbsp;50&nbsp;mph&nbsp;expected&nbsp;and more than 60 mph possible above 2,500 feet.

As the downpours continue, there&#8217;s an increased possibility of flooding, landslides, and downed trees and power lines, with the North Bay the most at risk, the weather service said. A wind advisory was in effect through Friday night, with gusts of up&nbsp;to&nbsp;50&nbsp;mph&nbsp;expected&nbsp;and more than 60 mph possible above 2,500 feet.

A person overlooks a flooded street from a balcony near the Marina Green in San Francisco on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. An atmospheric river has unleashed a torrent of rain on San Francisco.

<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241122_sfweather_aar_4.jpg?w=2500" alt="A white car speeds through a large puddle, creating a big splash of water. A person observes the scene from a balcony in front of a building with trees nearby." class="wp-image-335396"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A flooded street near Marina Green.</figcaption></figure>

Tim Silva clears out a flooded drain near the Marina Green in San Francisco on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. An atmospheric river has unleashed a torrent of rain on San Francisco.

<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241122_sfweather_aar_6.jpg?w=2500" alt="A person in rain gear sweeps water into a drain on a wet sidewalk, while holding a hood against the rain in a cityscape with buildings and a tree." class="wp-image-335399"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Tim Silva clears out a drain near Marina Green.</figcaption></figure>

A man takes shelter under a tree near the Marina Green in San Francisco on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. An atmospheric river has unleashed a torrent of rain on San Francisco.

<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241122_sfweather_aar_2.jpg?w=2500" alt="A person in a yellow rain poncho stands under a tree during a rain shower, talking on a phone. They're beside a brick building with a dark garage door." class="wp-image-335393"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A man takes shelter under a tree.</figcaption></figure>

Cars traverse flooded streets near the Marina Green in San Francisco on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. An atmospheric river has unleashed a torrent of rain on San Francisco.

<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241122_sfweather_aar_1.jpg?w=2500" alt="Cars drive through heavy rain and water splashes on a flooded street in a city, with buildings and traffic lights in the background." class="wp-image-335391"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Cars traverse flooded streets near Marina Green.</figcaption></figure>

Pedestrians walk in the rain in San Francisco’s Chinatown neighborhood on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. San Francisco is expecting rainfall through the week.

<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20242211-sfweather_0175.jpg?w=2500" alt="Two people are walking on a rainy street under umbrellas. Cardboard boxes and crates are stacked nearby, partially covered by a tarp." class="wp-image-335349"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Pedestrians in Chinatown.</figcaption></figure>

Pedestrians walk in rain in San Francisco’s Chinatown neighborhood on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. San Francisco is expecting rainfall through the week.

<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20242211-sfweather_0129.jpg?w=2500" alt="Three people with umbrellas—a lime green one and two black ones—cross a wet street painted with blue cloud designs and yellow stripes." class="wp-image-335346"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The rain is expected to continue into next week.</figcaption></figure>

A MUNI bus drives through a puddle at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Taylor Street in San Francisco on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. San Francisco is expecting rainfall through the week.

<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20242211-sfweather_0294.jpg?w=2500" alt="A bus drives through a flooded street, splashing water high into the air. It is overcast and part of a building and street signs are visible in the background." class="wp-image-335424"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A Muni bus drives through a puddle at Columbus Avenue and Taylor Street.</figcaption></figure>

A puddle forms at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Taylor Street in San Francisco on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. San Francisco is expecting rainfall through the week.

<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20242211-sfweather_0288.jpg?w=2500" alt="The image shows the word &quot;TAYLOR&quot; carved into a wet, textured surface with water and raindrop ripples on top." class="wp-image-335423"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A puddle on Taylor.</figcaption></figure>

A Tesla sprays a scooter while driving through a puddle at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Taylor Street in San Francisco on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. San Francisco is expecting rainfall through the week.

<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20242211-sfweather_0263.jpg?w=2500" alt="A black car and a scooter ride through a rain-drenched street, splashing water. A sign shows a 20 mph speed limit, and buildings with neon lights are in the background." class="wp-image-335422"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A Tesla sprays a scooter.</figcaption></figure>

Cars are backed up down several blocks in San Francisco on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. An atmospheric river has unleashed a torrent of rain on San Francisco.

<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241122_sfweather_aar_18.jpg?w=2500" alt="A rainy urban street densely packed with cars and glowing brake lights stretches between lush green trees and buildings under a cloudy sky." class="wp-image-335566"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Cars are backed up down several blocks.</figcaption></figure>

Al Arifin feeds birds during his lunch break at Marina Green in San Francisco on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. An atmospheric river has unleashed a torrent of rain on San Francisco.

<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241122_sfweather_aar_17.jpg?w=2500" alt="A man in a white pickup truck watches seagulls flock on a wet road." class="wp-image-335565"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Al Arifin feeds birds during his lunch break at Marina Green.</figcaption></figure>

People walk near the Place of Fine Arts in San Francisco on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. An atmospheric river has unleashed a torrent of rain on San Francisco.

<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241122_sfweather_aar_22.jpg?w=2500" alt="Two people with an umbrella walk along a path by a reflective pond. In the background is a grand, domed classical structure surrounded by greenery." class="wp-image-335570"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People walk by the Place of Fine Arts.</figcaption></figure>

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