San Rafael (94901) Daily Weather Forecast

Powerful El Niño Raises Flooding Concerns In Marin County

County officials are preparing for the possibility of flooding, high tides and other hazards as El Niño strengthens.

Did You See Funnel Clouds Spinning, Lightening Striking: 'Nature's Light Show'

Funnel clouds swirled, hail fell, and lightening struck as storms lashed California. Did you see the show or hear it?

Flooding Possible As Storm Returns To Marin County: NWS

Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage and urban areas, officials said.

Holiday Rains Total Outpace Previous Year

Cities like Guerneville in Sonoma County received over 21 inches of rain, while the southern part of Marin County received over 11 inches.

High Tides Expected In Marin County For Several Months

County officials are warning locals to look out for high tides that could bring flooding in low-lying areas.

Flash Flooding Across Marin, Napa County, Sonoma

Napa County still under a 'life threatening' flash flood warning, with advisories for Sonoma and large parts of Marin County.

Major Shift In Weather Forecast As Heat Records Shatter Across The Bay Area

Multiple Bay Area cities experienced record-breaking heat, smashing decades-old marks.

4K Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Marin County

PG&E crews contended with dozens of unplanned outages Tuesday as forecasters braced for 70 mph wind gusts and thunderstorms.

Marin County Fire Crews Prepare For Red Flag Warning

Low humidity and high winds could create critical fire weather conditions in Marin County over the next few days.

California Approves Emergency Fire Resources For Marin County

The California Office of Emergency Services is placing fire resources in high-risk areas across the state as critical fire weather persists.

Red Flag Warning, Extreme Heat Ahead In Marin County

The interior North Bay will navigate extreme heat risks this week, while very low humidity will add to the fire dangers.

Wind Gusts Topped 100 MPH In Marin's Coastal Mountains

Marin County recorded some of the Bay Area's strongest winds as storm activity peaked Sunday.

Residents In North Bay Cleaning Up Flood Damage After Heavy Rain

"We have to hand clean all of this with our water and money. It's frustrating," said Muldoon.

Flood Watch Issued In North Bay

Excessive rainfall may bring minor to moderate flooding with rapid rises in creeks and streams.

High Tides, Dangerous Surf Spur Some Coastal Evacuations

Meteorologists said the worst of the swells happened Thursday morning as waves caused flooding, road closures and evacuations.

Update: Westbound Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Open After Fatal Late Night Crash

CHP initially believed only one vehicle was involved but, at 9:15 p.m., said they now believed there were two vehicles.

Full Hunter’s Moon May Be Big And Orange Over Marin

Just in time for Halloween, the full hunter's moon will grace the skies this weekend and the Bay Area should have clear skies to take it in.

Marin Prepares For Seasonal High Tides

Upcoming high tides can cause flooding in low-lying areas even without rain, and the effects can be more dramatic during storms.

Marin County Faces A Very Hot Weekend

Temperatures are forecast to break into the 90s in the North Bay over the weekend, and Marin County will be under an excessive heat warning.

Earth Week: Feed Experiment Aims To Reduce Dairy Farms Impact On Climate Change

Scientists say methane is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

Potential Atmospheric River Expected To Douse Bay Area Later This Week

Storm expected to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall and renewed risk of flooding across the region.

Latest Sierra Snowpack Measured Friday

The snowpack is currently second only to the record set in 1982-1983.

Marin Could See Snow As Freeze Warning Extended

San Rafael will be under a freeze warning from midnight through 9 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Marin Goes Under Freeze Warning

Marin temperatures are expected to top out at 55 degrees Thursday afternoon before plunging precipitously.

Marin Goes Under Flood Watch As Next Round Of Storms Near

The Flood Watch is in effect through 4 p.m. Monday.

More Storms Stalk Marin

Marin is expected to see rain for 10 straight days starting Saturday.

Powerful Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands Of North Bay Customers

A wind warning remains in effect for the Bay Area through Thursday at 10 a.m. with gusts as high as 70 mph possible in certain areas.

'Bomb Cyclone'-Fueled Atmospheric River Arrives In Marin

More large storm systems are likely over the next two weeks, according to the National Weather Service.

Marin Goes Under Flood Watch

Excessive runoff could flood low-lying areas, particularly in some of the creeks and rivers of Marin, Napa, Sonoma, and Santa Cruz counties.

Marin Braces For Series Of Powerful Storms

The first of two storms was expected to arrive in the Bay Area Wednesday night.

Atmospheric River Unloads On Marin: NWS

Parts of the Bay Area saw more than four inches of rain in less than 24 hours.

Marin Freeze Warning Extended Through Thursday Morning

Widespread frost is likely as overnight temperatures are expected to hit the freezing mark in many Bay Area locations, the NWS said.

Marin Goes Under Freeze Warning: NWS

Frost is likely as overnight temperatures are expected to dip well into the 30s and could hit the freezing mark in some areas, the NWS said.

Atmospheric River To Hit San Rafael This Weekend

Many Bay Area communities are forecast to get more than an inch of rain this week as two storm systems roil the region.

Marin Braces For Heavy Rain: NWS

Up to three inches of rain is expected to fall in parts of Marin, according to the National Weather Service.

Marin Readies For Rain

A cold front is expected to bring gusty winds, rain and frigid temperatures to the region later in the week.

Flooding Danger In Marin As High Tides Forecast

If a storm happens at the same time, the flooding could be "significant." See a list of the most prone areas.

Marin Braces For Rare September Storm: NWS

Up to three inches of rain is expected to fall in parts of Marin, according to the National Weather Service.

Marin Sets New Heat Record: NWS

The mercury topped out at 110 degrees in a Marin municipality Tuesday, the National Weather Service said.

Marin Could See 95 MPH Peak Gusts As NWS Issues Warning: MCFD

Widespread power are outages expected, Marin County Fire Chief Jason Weber said. The region is under a high wind warning through Thursday.