i right now at 4:30, adding up. we are checking rain totals as the atmospheric river makes its way out of the bay area this morning. also, snow in sierra. the rush to the slopes is on. but first, not so fast. a warning from caltrans about that commute. plus, a mask mandate is back for all californians. what this change means for you and when it takes affect. this is "today in the bay." let's hear it for tuesday

morning. >> i am laura garcia. >> i am marcus washington. let's look at the commute, because it's still raining but first let's get to the forecast. >> we're just trying to get you ready for the day. it's still pouring in some spots but more of a scattered shower compared to yesterday at this time. we will see this rain starting to taper off as we go into the rest of the morning. as we go into this forecast we are going to see some of these showers starting to move off towards the east and also push to the south as we will see some clearing, much more spotty rain but there's still a chance as we go into today and even snow on some of our bay area peaks. you may notice one or two spotty showers out there, and some clearing in spots but a chance of isolated showers and brief

heavy downpours will continue into this afternoon. mike, you are starting with the slick roads in san josé. the camera is dark here, but you can see that. there you go. look at that mist kicking up behind the cars, and san josé, much like my drive was as well. 101 to south 880, they had to close it and clear the vehicle. a smooth drive right now again. this stretch northbound 280 shows a little slowing. tapping the brakes. why? look at the radar activity kari is talking about. more rain is coming to oakland. we will check on that, and a crash coming up. back over to you. happening tomorrow the state will once again require mask in all indoor public places regardless of your vaccination

status. many business owners say it as a guaranteed way to slow their progress. >> reporter: at the fitness club they feel like it's one step forward and two steps back, and covid is to blame. >> i can't lie about my emotions right now. i am heavily disappointed. this is going to effect business once again. i am not a fan but i will abide. >> come wednesday mask will be required in all bars, gyms and retail stores like six weeks ago, and the move is because of of a 47% spike in covid cases and the spread of the delta and omicron variants. >> we don't want to lockdown any more or turn back the clock, and let's try it on a basis --

>> the mandates return is getting mixed reviews. >> i think it's a safety precaution, and if it's the law we will follow it. >> i am not a fan of it but i am a rule follower. at this point it is what it is. we have already done it for so long. i am not opposed to doing it again. >> going to a large concert or sporting event will have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test within two days of the event, and anybody traveling to california is encouraged to get a negative test days before traveling even if you are

vaccinated. half moon bay, people had to dig out a clogged drain. this is sending the water on to their property and into their garage. this is on main street. the sierra is being blanketed with much-needed snow. it has been a difficult few months for the tahoe region. now a bit of relief and people in the bay area are taking advantage of it. >> this is what the lake tahoe region has been waiting for. lots of snow falling overnight and more is coming -- >> we have seen anywhere from five to seven inches on the lake. at the resort, most of the

resorts are open. >> we had that advertiser in october when we saw 54 inches and this is what is going to open up the resorts, anywhere tw 75 to 100% by this weekend, because we have another system right behind this one. >> that's good news for the california ski company in berkeley. >> we do custom boot fitting here, and we have been slammed. people have been really excited to get up to the mountains. >> they have been in business here since 1989. >> there's a lot of penned up demand that people have been inside for a long time, and they are ready to get outside and enjoy the skiing. >> in the past two years with the lack of rain and covid, it has been tough on business. the challenge now has been staying open. loyal customers like carlos and his son, david, are helping to keep the ski business alive. >> i am really excited,

considering it was a late start like last year and i'm excited to go. >> we have to check the roads going that way, too, because i understand i-80 could be closed in both directions, not that i am going there, but i am very anxious. the snow, it's great to see, kari. >> it is great to see. yeah, the snowfall totals have been massive there in the sierra. we will get to that in a bit. let's get a look at our radar as we get a look at storm ranger, where we still have rain coming down. as you are heading out in novato, the roads are still very sloppy. palo alto, not raining right now but a chance over the next couple of hours. as we go --

>> slick roadways probably redundant, and you see it here on 880, around the coliseum. we are looking at a crash, a single car, and often times that's a spinout and the car is facing the wrong direction, again, slick roadways so it's not actively raining where you are, it could be wet. there's a chance for more impact. be careful. rain coming through here, and contra costa ponding. ensuring free internet for students, and the bold step to

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for myself. >> yeah, i like those shoes. how about i buy them and send them to my house? >> thanks, silvanna. next here on "today in the bay," how climate change is affecting our atmospheric rivers. we're seeing the enhanced rainfall right now. still spotty showers as we take a look at storm ranger. as you are heading out the door in hayward, it's still raining and it will be tapering off and we will talk about the rest of the climate, coming up. slick conditions. the sun is not out and obviously not drying things out. we do have notes for the south bay coming up.

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be careful out there heading through pittsburg and byron. you see the affects of the rain, kari, the leftovers, slick roadways continue. let's talk about how much rain fell. this is my favorite time of the morning. pretty impressive with mount tam getting over 11 inches of rain with this stoerplg storm. the berkeley hills, six inches there. we see more of the rainfall totals from mount diablo, five inches of rain. palo alto getting over an inch. also an inch and a half in san josé. as we look at the rain coming down, we will add up more of the

rainfall totals for today. the rain is becoming more spotty as we are seeing some breaks here and there. that will be the trend today. here we are at 8:00, we see rain chances in parts of the north bay which could be heavy at times but a lot more breaks. by 1:00, one or two spotty showers, and we could see snow on mount hamilton go into today as the temperatures continue to drop. it will be a chilly day with a chance of showers, so keep the umbrella close bye. our next round of rain continues tomorrow morning through thursday morning, and we will have a dry weekend. this year in san francisco we have measured over 11 inches of rain, and looking at last season in total, we got below nine inches and that was for the whole water year, so we are off to a good start here. looking at the sierra, we are looking at additional snowfall totals at two to three feet possible. it's going to be a nice change

that we are going to see a good snowpack there go into the weekend. we are still going to see unsettled weather. the trend will be for the rain to taper off. more rain moving in tomorrow afternoon into thursday morning, and we are dry for the weekend and it will reach into the low and mid-50s. more rain in the forecast for sunday into next week. we are not done once again. looking at temperatures in san francisco in the mid-50s. off and on rain but dry for friday into saturday. now let's turn to our climate in crisis. we're talking about the atmospheric river, and that's the flow of moisture from the tropics and enhances the moisture we are seeing. that's a atmospheric river. with climate change we expect fewer atmospheric rivers in the future, and the ones we do see could be longer and wider and have more than 50% more rain. with the higher chance of the

climate change affecting our atmospheric rivers, we could see long swings from drought to flooding. we go from hot and dry summers and more frequent drought to less frequent storms but they will be more intense. warmer air boosts the moisture capacity in the atmospheric rivers, and that means we go from having a hot and dry summer to these extreme storms that we see. then when we do see them happen, they are wetter and warmer and that could mean in some instances more of that bay area rain, but less sierra snow. we can make a difference in this by making substantial cuts in gas house emissions. you can find this story as well as more on our website.

go to nbcbayarea.com and click on climate in crisis. marcus and laura. >> thanks, kari. the california department of justice will investigate an officer-involved shooting that ended with the suspect being killed. this happened friday afternoon when antioch police got a call of a man with a rival shooting at cars and homes. the man started a fire in the garage and then tried to leave and that's when he was shot. a california highway patrol officer died from complications of covid-19. he died on december 8th. he was 53 years old. he joined the highway patrol in 1975. he survived by his wife and three children. flags at the capitol will be flown at half-staff to honor warren. in a statement from governor

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above and beyond in promoting the legacy of love and the love of literacy. so all four there were told they would be meeting with oakland mayor, libby schaaf, to discuss funding needs for their initiatives, but in the middle of the meeting steph curry dropped in and told them he plans to fund each of their class's literacy projects in full and it didn't stop there. >> we want kids to potential their full potential in life, and we are happy to contribute up to $1 million in -- >> i love that. so there's no shortage of need there. less than 16% of black students and less than 13% of hispanic students are currently reading at grade levels. who will curry surprise next?

make sure you join us for the nbc bay area news at 5:00 and 6:00 tonight to find out. >> that's nice to see. coming up next, bracing for budget cuts. next on "today in the bay," the financial cutbacks one district is considering and the impact it could have on teachers and students.

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facing evacuation warnings. we'll have a live report as this atmospheric river makes its way out of the bay area. plus, fresh powder in the sierra. the sudden turn around for the snowpack thanks to this storm and a look at how much more snow may be on the way. we are working hard to put the senate in a position to get the legislation across the finish line. >> raising to meet a debt limit deadline. we're live in washington with a new pledge from democrats ahead of tomorrow's looming cutoff. this is "today in the bay." of course we traditionally broadcast to television like always, but we also stream live at nbcbayarea.com and on our app. take us on the go. good tuesday morning to you. thanks for joining us. i am laura garcia. >> i am marcus washington. we will get a check with mike in a bit and the roads this morning, but first let's get a look at our forecast. >> this will be