live, from the bay area's news station this is the kron 4 morning news. >> hello, everybody. we are waking up to wet roads, overcast skies and stormtracker 4 your full forecast. and mark indiana and. >> mark- danon with this timing, we bend over and night hours, for a good part of the day today. and with a--from overnight, scattered showers overnight and later today and tomorrow. heavy showers through the golden gate, and through this year is expected. and as far as

our current writer, not much rainfall expected. - ritter. with some scattered shower activity up and down through san jose. and in the north bay, a few sprinkles. just showing up between young bill, and on the interstate 29. and st. helena, and in the sierras, we've been watching this how warm the storm is one to be. rainfall, most of the night. again, the snow levels about 7,000 ft. and dropping down through the valley. and with the ski resorts, and even rainfall mixed in. and perhaps 6 6 in. of snowfall at the ski resorts and then it perhaps could choke switch over to rainfall with only 6 in. at the ski resorts. and you can see a record rainfall conditions

and totals. just nearly 1 in. in san francisco, and palo alto, 0.20. and in the last 24 hours, as this rainfall continues. to check our futurecast, the light green will be around noon with light showers. notice that darker green that is going to be picking up. and overnight tonight and into by 6:00 a.m., heavy rainfall to the south bay. and heavy rainfall in the yellow was moderate/heavy. and in the early afternoon, the same set up tomorrow. perhaps more moisture. and storms through the bay area, with a storm after storm after storm the impact. with rainfall monday, with rainfall on tuesday, and rain on wednesday. and with this year, a bit of a concern is especially tomorrow. and interstate-80

could even get shut down. for snow levels at 7,000 ft.. and with lake levels. the cold air on the back of this storm. with temperatures in the 50s, heavier rainfall overnight and through the day tomorrow. when the. with the rainfall, on monday, with the rainfall on tuesday, with the rainfall on wednesday. and by wednesday, thursday, and we might catch a break. to not forget, that friday is the right near christmas eve. >> and the impact on traffic and a couple problems towards the bay bridge this morning. with a standing water of the toll plaza. in the right lane, and those lights are cycled off. once you make your way up to the upper deck, there is a high wind advisory it issued by the c h p so stay both hands on the steering wheel. and

we are looking at eight minutes, nine minutes, from the foot of the maze towards fremont and san francisco. and the san mateo bridge, east 80. it is also looking good and also a high wind advisory among high rises. and looking good is 92, the san mateo bridge east. and your ride from novado, into the city limits is 23 minutes. 27 east and quickly let me assure the maps because there is another problem to tell you about 880 = north. a overturned at embarcadero. with major flooding. to blame. >> marty, isabelle? >> thank you. and s f o is reporting a 30 minute delays on arrivals. with wind to blame, and this really

weather. however, no delays at ainternational airports. and if they're reluctant? in the jonathan blum continue to recover to the closer look at the flight impact the late. >> they thought that it was called to be long but not quite this long. >> it began to the ticket counter and it stretched all the way to the ticket terminal and next the next terminal. >> in your the last test to assure the last person in line? does that feel? been a pretty terrible! that is really long line. >> and with my back without wheels! >> my backpack, at least 40 lbs.! >> and then that not only that but your flight is delayed by at least the amount of four hours. >> oh my gosh! no, 8:40 instead of 4:40.

>> and look at that, it is saying that 9:45. >> with a variety of what actions all of which, are bad. >> and-options. absolute insanity! >> and southwest became a victim of the same from different airlines, short, cheaper flights to go back and forth from meanness' cities. when a plane lands at sfo it gets delayed? they can be delayed five times it consecutive week. >> los angeles, i can drive there, faster. >> what you going to do? >> a drink! >> during! >> and test go with the flow. and happy holidays. >> and s f o. it-just go with the flow. >> and also, trees are

blamed for a power outage. pg&e are saying that it 500 people are waiting for near redwood city/belmont. crews are hoping to restore power by 8:30 a.m. >> to concord, and were residence and working crews may perhaps for this storm. >> this happened wet, windy, in concord this morning. this city is giving up sandbags to protect themselves from any power tpotential flooding. --and also, an earlier boulevard was flooded causing a major delays or problems for drivers, and these chp officials are on the scene to make sure that flooding does not continue for drivers. and reporting

,4805 - da lin >> www.kron4.com >> the voting on the don't ask, don't tell. >> and looking at the headlights not so much traffic, that is a good news, will have a live look and a full check of the weather, coming up.

>> we are back on kron 4 news this weekend. interested in looking at the sierra. with snowfall at the higher elevations, a live look interstate-80 east bound at kingvale 3-6 ft. of snow expected a higher elevations, tire chain laws in effect. and eastbound highway 80. >> it looks as if those roads are kept clear. >> and from a video last

night, the roads are going to be slick, wet. several reported accidents. the chp is reminding everybody to take it slow, tire chain laws. and to stick to the main roads. the chp is devising that largely coast side roads are going to be on the ploughed non plowed. those side roads--mean roads. >> still ahead, the don't ask, don't tell the latest out of washington. >> and a net of look at the san mateo bridge. a lot of traffic but it is still moving smoothly. a little bit of what pavement. >> perhaps they're all going to the airport pala >> we will be right back.

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news this weekend. taking a live look at the golden gate bridge. nothing too drastic but there is wet pavement. panelist check-in with meteorologist,- danko lot >> and good morning. and live through san francisco, the fog over the city. and around the bay area, the rainfall overnight has stopped. and the showers on stormtracker 4. and developing, just off of the sonoma coast towards santa rosa. with showers along the corridor, and showers are ron kendall, said and clayton, set and dell-san ramon. dan del. danville. and danville. and also, towards the weather cells offshore we could see pop-up showers

throughout the day. steady, heavy rainfall and we will catch a break until late tonight/raleigh tomorrow. up into the sierras, the snowfall is still reported near lake tahoe. and ice can be a concern, from rain/snow fall. transitioning, the possibility of the past shut down at interstate 80, with a six-feet of snow expected at the higher elevations. let me show you this moisture, were offered to as the pineapple express. this is not coming in our direction and the next couple of days. and one half way up around the world believe from all strata afterward and this will be coming to the bay. in the next couple of days of we- from australia. and from the pacific and the rainfall totals. through the day today, not bad, and it is

going to be a light rainfall. however, check it out tomorrow morning. 5:00 a.m.-noon, another three- quarters possible. at this time, heavier rainfall tomorrow morning. 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., tomorrow night, the radar is showing perhaps one-third of possible through san jose, santa rosa, and monday 6:00 a.m. still on monday, tuesday, wednesday, and it is slow dry up by thursday. potential be in the 50s, and the story is really the rainfall. on/off today. heavier, a run 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. and billy heavier--around 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m., the storm will be monday, tuesday, and perhaps a shower or two on thursday, friday. >> and on saturday, perhaps a bit of a break. >> traffic? >> correct. it is one of the busiest shopping days of the year towards the san francisco trouble if your

taking the bay bridge. and you can see that standing water other right lane. near the toll plaza, please be extra careful or stay west. the pay gates, towards the incline, a high wind advisory issue of c h p and people should please use caution. and in the south bay, there are no problems reported with the roadways and the cameras are rocking and rolling a little bit out there. and what did conditions and to the interstate-80 interchange. the drive from downtown san was a towards santa clara, it is about 15 minutes. east 580/broadway the off ramp is currently shut down by the c h p and if your bypassing ? tire chain laws and effect. interstate 580-east towards broadway, the off ramp is shocked wit road sid-it is shut-

with roadside flooding. and the chp has closed that it down. >> thank >> and with neighborhoods around let us check in with will tran and the damage from overnight of? >> good morning, isabel. the damage was 1400 customers lost power for this reason. we're on el camino real and you have this snapped trees. the king down on the roadways. and isabel, fortunately, no injuries. i to spoke with pg&e-those people lost power but they have worked overnight. with only about 95 customers that are without power but should be restored soon. pg and e, will spend the day, there dodge the bullet, however, the will spend the day to clear out any branches that

will fit or upset over the power line. -in the adjacent branches/power tree limbs near power lines, it is going to be precautionary by removal. and will keep you updated on any power outage throughout the bay area. >> is about? >> will tran that is great news because we thought at earlier it was a 500 people but now, only 95. great. will tran >> and the senate don't ask, don't tell policy. it this is a live look. feinstein. let us listen in for a couple of seconds. >> and to enlist in the military for the amount of two years. already, they have to prove themselves. it legislation requires students to wait 10 years, 10 years before becoming lawful, permanent residents.

and undergo background, security checks and also back taxes. this is on a multi-step process it is not a free pass. and in it is like, >> diane feinstein is section referring to the dream act. she is action-- talking about the dream act and it could be actually-- voted on this weekend. and dianne feinstein is talking about the dream act. and today, the don't ask don't tell policy lawmakers are making on a procedural vote. that would and that a 17- year-ol about law and at least 60 senators. advancing their own, that it could get its final approval by the end of today. they root-- gay-rights-, are waiting.

>> also, the dream act, a undocumented citizen young people a chance to go to college, and a surf also in the military and become legal residents. and-serve their country and the military. >> and this weekend. >> and in fact, there were supposed to be voting tomorrow. and it is a good sign that dianne feinstein is our be talking about it [laughter] >> and still to come on kron 4 news this weekend, the winter weather. it is effecting a european residents. some pictures! >> some london footage it is just amazing. a live look at the famous london eye from the tehames river, right across from the parliament - thames river!

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>> we are back 7:26 >> the seven-day forecast,

it promises to be a renewed week towards-a rain week. and a meteorologist, market and is promising plenty of rain fall right before christmas eve mark danon. panelist to reno, with the heavy smel snowfall and what a big headache! one snowfall actually-snow---removal vehicle rammed into a car. and with sandbags also available for these residents throughout reno. >> forget about that! look at that through denver. and with the snow started sweeping through europe. with trouble through the fair, and it is crippling high with deliveries, and- crippling holiday- deliveries, and with

passengers stranded. and as with winter attacking with a vengeance, a trend throughout europe. and with delaying travel throughout the u.s.. >> 30 minute delays on flights that are arrivals at sfo. however, the oakland airport is reporting no delays. >> and with trees it down on the road to the storms last night. it cost a lot of service disruption. and we understand only 95 homes are without power at this time. pg and e are on the job.

live, from the bay area's news station thank you for joining us on kron 4 news of this weekend. the rainfall is looking through the golden gate. and a lot of traffic on both bridges for this hour. and with the store activity, and the fact that we're just getting started, folks. >> mark and danon. >> and mark danon? >> thank you. and with less 24 hours, we had about 2 and nabil reported, and 3.5 in. reported in the up to 10- inches, through the middle of next week. and we're right on track with that. in the last 24 hours to the santa cruz mountains. a few

weather cells in the east bay. right to tell, just some drizzle. and let us take a look at what is going on in the east bay. some showers, and that is still making its way towards the redwood. , shortly. and also, some pockets of moderate/heavy rainfall through the silverado trail. and also weather cells developing of around the valley roads, or ruland windsor and downtown santa rosa. within the next 20 minutes! and will keep our eye on the sierra. and unfortunately, we are starting to see that change from a grateful to snowfall and cooler air! and a rainfall from change from rainfall-2 snowfall. it is a nonstop, and april pileup expected to the sierra. add

1 futurecast, a real pilot expected in this era. and watching futurecast, the dark-8, with a pilot expected in the sierra. in the dark-green, with a pile up expected of snowfall in the sierra. and in the south bay, the yellow is representative of also more rain fall. and higher rainfall totals with this last system moving through. everything is traveling in from the spepacific. and all the way towards the middle of next week. talking about the seer, and serious snowfall totals. three-8 ft.! above 7,000 ft., talking about the sierras. and with a rain/snow fall mixture. heavy snowfall towards sunday and monday. not so bad today, it is

going to be rainfall, and our forecast, with heavy rainfall tomorrow. and tomorrow afternoon with wind. rain on monday, tuesday, wednesday, and perhaps a shower on thursday or friday but we could even dry out in america? >> thank you, and we're seeing some easy conditions so forth to albany. we can still see a lot of spaces between cars. and taking a look to our maps as we look towards emeryville. a new accident east at paul street, in the maps are indicating speeds under 50 mi. per hour. the yellow is indicative of doubt. speeds of under 50. and high wind advisory, also no backups at the toll plaza. at this time, and towards the nimitz, a 1 0 1. however, public transportation? there

are reports of court delays of the concorde between lafayette, they point theswith the point, on the part delays. and they point the point the point-bay point. with bart scheduled maintenance. now call local what a check of the upper country. >> and good morning! it is beautiful, with the kirkman base is 7008 kindred feet. last night, 18-24 in. of fresh powder. that everybody wants to get. light/moderate wind and more snow showers expected today and to the night. we could get another 18-26 in. in the next 24 hours. and it will be a

great power skiing season. >> and traffic? >> and on the filling in your ski resorts? >> yes! they certainly are is a long time since reprieve-season start. and we have that high base elevation, and with north star, heavenly, alpine, where every body is coming back out. it feels like want to get out here. everybody is hungry for it! >> and kevin, the lower elevations of rainfall in your getting nothing but snowfall? >> correct, nothing but snowfall at these high elevations. kirkwood is very unique, a beautiful match, with 7,800 ft., and it just keeps snowing a beautiful- matcnc to thee last seven days,

81 in.. >> and is it hard packed powder? >> that is the sound of powder being knocked around, or audio/visual control is all power! >> as we speak. >> and kevin, thank you for the sound effect law >> thank you, and perhaps check back. [laughter] >> kevin from kirkwood. and the chp is working with extra people on hand and the roads could get so bad this weekend that perhaps interstate-80 is subject to being closed. and with the ski resorts getting bombarded with fresh snow, and great people. >> and increasing the income for those ski resorts they are probably very happy about that. >> hopefully, we will not have to close the roads as people just maintaining their speed.

>> we are braving it, making it, so far, so good. >> we will see how it works. i feel like i am and all night driver. >> and if you take that risk? >> i have never thought about it, and does want to get up there. >> and also, there is a downside that there are 15 in. of rainfall through the sierras. that was kevin cooper. and with possible roadside flooding with the roadway side creeks and rivers. >> the south bay, the businesses are preparing for localized flooding and reggie? >> and the east the bayshore road. he and a light rain is falling. and the east palo alto. as i come are around this area, they have seen that these roads are

wet/slippery. water accumulation on the sides of these roads. you can see that water has gone into this parking lot. and there are only two cars in this parking lot. this water has filled the rest of this parking lot. east san carlos avenue, in san carlos, business owners are not taking any chances they believe that this area is prone to flooding and typically, sandbags are near a train on industrial road south side. also, more sandbags on the east san carlos avenue, and the will prevent debris from getting stuck around those drains. and if the water is prohibited from draining properly? those rows could get effected. those storms could be powerful, effected.

and with the roads to maintain a clear of debris and water, the storm drains must be kept open. >> and coming up, european conditions. >> and a live look, perhaps more rain fall? a full weather forecast with mark danon. coming up.

>> and we are back, 7:45. tracking a storm. it has taken its toll to the bay area and snow fall through the sierra. of course, but is making to resorts happy because this is about the next couple of weeks. it is about 25% of their season this time of year. and we have some investigative

reporters up there. >> difficult work, isabel! [laughter] and i brought my computer so you can see through skype that we're just through next and the heavenly ski resort. and it just started snowing for practically-on the queue. and i'm not sure that you can see it. and it started off with it is heavy picking up a little bit. we are at lake rubble, at 6,200 ft.. and it continued to rain but i think 22 in. of the snowfall at the resorts. >> the gondola is starting with a wind hold. they are keeping it safe. and right now, this fresh, new power

where i am. >> is there a lot of people waiting to get on the ski left? >> a lot of people are going to go to the backside of the mountain. and that is fairly typical when you have some much snow and wind. they have some of those left at the higher elevations that are closed at this current hour. those-skilless at the higher elevations are closed. however,-ski lift at the higher elevations are closed. >> and with this current storm continuing some people have canceled. but i do not think anybody up here who was up her old party, does not have a smile on their face. >> and the rose look pretty clear, in the c h p is keeping the nuclear-those roads and to stick to the main roads-the c h p is advising people to stay to the main roads and we hope that you will of a safe time.

>> yes, i'm going to hit the slopes! >> and thank you, and keep us updated and our meteorologist, mark danon. >> yes, we of seen the sierra. those roads to the sierra look pretty good. and from snowfall is packed one the side of the roads. and if you look through lake tahoe, that is where she is reporting from. and from the snowfall, rain. and it is just one-hour, with rain/snow falls-changing back and forth. and with 7,000 ft., heavy snowfalls up there. and at the lake level, changing over to snow from the green. and with the forecast concerned-from the rain switching over the snow at lake level. the local level? that is were acute

accumulations could build up. through lake tahoe, the resource, and it could effect the likely all resorts. with a 3-8 in., and it could be very difficult getting back 12 lake tahoe--and perhaps even taking full hours club, and from heavy rainfall coming in. and to the sierra, developing cured through santa rosa, now other areas are getting pockets. the futurecast, and of rainfall totals, these numbers do not add up to that much. not too heavy, just scattered activity throughout. however, this rain activity will continue from 5:00 a.m.-noon. perhaps one half inch. and at this time, the time could be a little bit later for the next system. overnight, and part of the day on sunday. and by sunday

evening, another 1.3 in. in the north bay. and these computer models are picking up heavier rainfall. he especially in the south bay, and through san jose, the santa clara mountains. and with heavier rainfall expected for tomorrow. it kron 4 7 day around the bay and the scattered, like shower activity today picking up in intensity towards the day progresses. and windy tomorrow. and rainfall on monday, and the next system comes in on tuesday, and another different system coming in on wednesday. and this storm is not going to come in with 6 in. the fact we will pick up plenty of rainfall. one caller become with six consecutive days of rain fall-however, with one day after another of rainfall, we will see more totals.

>> and so far, predicted conditions with the standing water and the approach of the bay bridge toll plaza on the right lane. there is a car moving past it right now. a lot of and that, a high wind advisory has been lifted. no problems reported, with eight-nine minutes from the maze through san francisco. and about 10 minutes ago, and earlier accident east 80 at palo st. that has been cleared. you can see traffic in the green indicating top speeds over 50 mph rollins, and easy conditions to of the span, and over the golden gate, nice conditions. if through novado, just 23 minutes, the highway over the east bay on the 580 is under nine minutes. hat to keep on the subject of snowfall, the

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>> of 7:56, we are back taking a look a the stormtracker 4. and a harsh round expected tomorrow. >> and from the bay area, through the pond to europe. and what is happening because of their weather with the harsh winter weather socking in europe with trouble chaos. over 1

million people. keystroke. and people are having to camp out. at heathrow airport. and it is causing a domino effect, where they are stranded at. also, temperatures are plunging! with the airport has a domino effect but germany, france, spain, the netherlands, all reported delays. and other reports from england earlier, they're talking about disappointed passengers. and from a practica protest perspective--and a bankable longer have a transactions for wikileaks. following suit from other institutions, they think that the site could be engaged in activity that could be inconsistent with our internal policies for pulsing and processing-----

payments-. evangeline massage takes to julian assange his contain one to be watched, and also pay palace being effected. >> a special senate and-a paneand the dream act, and the don't ask, don't tell, big items coming up. >> we're waiting for them to take action on this. will let you know what is going on and also bring you a full check of the weather. to turn around the corner, towards a 8:00 a.m.. we will be right back.

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and a neurologist, mark danica is here. >> and-meteorologist, mark dan andoon is here. >> and is this pattern of unusual? >> we have a system building and. and with planning a perhaps lighter rain but i think we're going to of a

predicted winter. la nina this is the start of the storm. and remember, this was a cold summer. and now that this storm activity has dropped back and. albany is catching a break as we have no. 2 overnight. and the third punch will really be tomorrow. with rain, scattered showers throughout the day. and with the stormtracker 4 and show you what is happening on the stormtracker 4. and as we take a look at the rainfall light, scattered. a quick scoop of the writer, santa rosa, a few showers. and we're watching this-through santa rosa, and also san leandro. and the big story is up in this year and unfortunately, rain at the lake level, snow at the higher elevations. at highway 50, and up to 8 ft. of snow at the higher

elevations. it will probably have road closures. the next two-three days through the sierras. and what is happening as as we take a look. you can see that moisture passing the hawaiian islands and this moisture is all the way from australia, new zealand. and all of this is going to be coming up with 25-3,000 mi. of moisture coming of one half across the globe. and heading towards our way. as you make your way towards the middle of this week that is what is going to be sweat. the futurecast is showing light rainfall on/off. this afternoon, and 4:00 p.m., perhaps heavier rainfall for% but the darker green. overnight, also showers, and with showers looking worse. overnight, and tomorrow, afternoon, more rain fall to the south bay. 8:00 p.m. on saturday

and sunday-sunday, more rainfall through monday morning. and more rainfall expected through santa cruz mountains and vivid tomorrow morning with high wind. and with that third punch of coming in. monday, the fifth one on tuesday, the sex on wednesday. and the chance of dry-the sixth system coming in on wednesday. >> thank mark. and the good news is that those weather- related problems have disappeared. nice, light conditions k-3 wide. we have some standing water issue maker wake of the toll plaza. bay area wide is light. and there is a new stalled vehicle west 880. it is blocking the right lane. however, not much of a delay. towards the san mateo

bridge, no problems, nice, light, both directions. 92. the right = towards the peninsula towards foster city, the headlights = east towards hayward. no backups. no toll plaza backups. and how we 1 0 1, with the nets. to the golden gate? and the high wind 1 0 1, and the nimitz are also a p causing no delays. and i also checked the ride through marin county. green dodspeeds. however, bart delays up to about 15 minutes on a concorde passenger is going from lafayette to bay point with scheduled maintenance for track maintenance. >> and will tran can see

those trees behind you. what is it now? >> in terms of power. the more right now, with the power, in san mateo county, it is that the number is down to 23. and by 9:00 a.m., they should be up and running. and i just spoke with pg&e we dodged a maker major poet >> and look of this! this tree land-we dodged a major bullock, according to pg&e. and they take down the towe power lines, and power from how we 88, and the east bay, and still 100 in the north bay. and according to pg&e spokesperson most of those customers should have the power restored this afternoon. and judging from what we expected to have it that it would be could be a lot worse and that we have "

dodged a bullet ". there's still sending working crews to be pre-empted so there are no risks for tree limbs to cause further power outages. and here is a phone number. inky sure power is out. 800pg &e-5000 and as far as the peninsula is concerned, for the most part the outage is for hours, overnight. the outage. >> thank you, and that is a good number, that is will tran reporting from where redwood city. >> 800 pge-5000 , and people can see those long lines at the ticket counter. still they are

pushing into the next terminal and southwest became a victim of the very thing that makes it cheaper. with short/vault of all flights from neighboring cities. and short quick flights. it they can get backed up-quickly. >> and we did not know it was going to be this long. >> and look at that, ten:40 >> -10:40? >> and all those our options are bad options. the 1:30 >> ridiculous! insanity! >> one woman said she could have driven to los angeles with the amount of time that she waited. and they are recommending to pack light, print your boarding pass at home, and take some snacks. >> and your patience! >> and 12 copper hathe coveraged

with haaziq madyun with the storm preparations, going under way. continuing coverage. >> skyline boulevard to oakland hills, the public- works is clearing out storm drains in advance of this big store. this as preventative. and be howling me, this big-storm, there could be of mud slides. an- behind me, you can see that there could be flooding along skyline boulevard. however, preventative work from those working crew. on skyline boulevard, an oakland hills, haaziq madyun kron 4 news. >> a live look outside the san francisco. we do not know if that is lifting, dropping overcast? >> lingering. >> meteorologist, market dan and will be packemore tha

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>> we are back at 8:16 side. we have the bay bridge on the left. the golden gate is on the right. >> pick different colorations, and overcast, and wet pavement, and ripple. >> and-rainfall, and each of these systems are being referred to as a different punch by meteorologist, mark danon. >> and in the last 24 hours, 1 in. and millbrae, san francisco, napa, and this storm so far, palo alto is light. santa clara

valley, and through the santa cruz mountains toward the potential for a mud slide, with a 10-inches of rainfall in five days already, 3.5 in the last 24 hours. if we look of the stormtracker, it is pretty quiet right now. with snow/rainfall to the sierras. a few systems through santa rosa going east and that will be the story. clouds, fog, 50s, showers. from clear like to a young bill, and sacramento there is a flood advisory from clear lake-two young rebe from the area of clear lake-youngvale and we will see the rain and changing over to snow leader on this

evening. and with public level, and later on this evening. and with lake level, between 9,000 ft., and also, costs near the rich will be 100 mph! gusting winds--will be up to 100 mph and of snowfall, and i do not want to be rude but it is west >> and it is a heavy, wet snow--right now. and as we mentioned, rainfall at lake level. and with the intensity increase imports to more scattered shower activity today. at 5:00 a.m.-noon, but one more inch possible. >> and the heavy rainfall will be night and into afternoon. through monday-

wednesday and the storms to the seeress of the higher elevations. it had already-2 the seeress come with 7500 base through the sierras for us, a little bit colder. and we could see even more wind. and an we are seeing that there are dry conditions and transports christmas. >> and it looks like the weather has cleared up nicely. for the time being. and we're not seeing those vehicle spin out sick. the- area wide, predicted titians, no-vehicle spin out it pretty good conditions, bay-area wide-- paul street

accent has been cleared up. through the bay bridge, and it is also clear and easy. no hotspots, the 1 0 1. is it nice and also, the 80 interchange. the 280 is also clear. and this era of tire chain laws in effect. interstate 80 between kingvale. also, how we 50 towards meyerson. from highway 88. marty, isabelle? >> thank you, ericka. >> and the government right now is working with the don't ask, don't tell this and the dream act. and lawmakers plan on a procedural vote that would end. the 17 year-old advance

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live, from the bay area's news station this is the kron 4 morning news. >> we are back on kron 4 news this weekend. taking a live look at the golden gate. >> it looks a little bit gray and with a rollicking, bart dan and we are pleased that he is joining us this morning and a meteorologist, mark dan and fazaon >> the later tonight and tomorrow, we're going to be seeing a steady drizzle on/off and pop up showers. and as far as the main rainfall tonight and early this morning. san francisco is it just seeing

clouds/drizzle. and we are seeing pockets of drizzle for the bay area. and with steady rainfall popping up on the north bay this morning a round heels burdick, santa rosa. and stormtracker 4,- heels burg >> and a winter storm warning through san leandro, and san mateo, and we're seeing that transition from rainfall, into snowfall, at the lake level, in the high country. and if we can see that there will be a change. with the snowfall at the peaks and the higher elevations. for us, the computer models are showing just showers through noon-4:00 p.m.. 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., with heavier

conditions through this evening and it is overnight. and into tomorrow, this morning, dry. however, tomorrow coming in with heavier conditions. five a m. = yellow. and lingering to the bay area until 3:00 p.m. on/off tomorrow. and more rainfall expected on monday, tuesday, wednesday. all of this moisture coming in from the pacific. and kron 4 7 day around the bay showers on/off to the, and heavy in the evening and through sunday. monday, showery, tuesday and wednesday still showers and a chance of thursday for showers. however, we could break out of this wet weather. and erica? >> mark, thank you. we of weather-related a lane closures on the nimitz north of 880 at high street.

caltran is working to clear those storm drains. and clear, the green is indicating above 50 mph and will pick up some live cameras to the bay bridge toll plaza. and no problems at the pay gates, still standing water. it is not causing any accidents or spin out. and also, your right, the upper deck is also clear. speaking of the upper deck, you can see no problems reported. a steady flow towards fremont through san francisco. still, bart delays on a concorde about 15 minutes effecting lafayette-point. with scheduled truck maintenance. lafayette- appointed. >> thank ericka. lafayette- point stop on the part

pinpoint the word bay ypoint through lafayette. >> the camino del rio, and throughout the bay area, 250 customers are still, the north-east, south, are still without power. and according to pg&e they should get power as late as this afternoon. and as far as this place? only 23 in this area but they should get this about 9:00 a.m. this morning. i spoke to pg&e. they said that if your power is out? you have a number it is 800-pge-5000 program that

on your phone. and they say the man touched a major poet. and with this forecast, they have the postal said that they of " dodged a major poe bullet"" and they are continuing to be proactive by making sure that this does not happen again. with tree/lem removal near power lines. >> great tip on the cellphone programming of the number, thank you, will tran >> and here in band learned in the santa cruz mountains with little left of on the rain. and this community in

santa cruz monte.. and the san lorenzo valley, and it is only picked up 1 in. over the past 24 hours. it ended up on noon on friday. and to other mountain communities can see 50s/60's of annual rainfall even more with el nino, however, they're predicting 10 in. in the next couple of days. caltrain are bracing for power outages, washed out roads, trees down. and local authorities will be looking on a close look at this river. 3.5 ft. but it has a reputation of coming up, fast and rough weather. and in the san lorenzo valley, rob fladeboe, kron 4 news. the more californians are traveling over the holidays than last year and

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>> meteorologist is in lake tahoe, she braved the trip to the sierra. and i am glad that you are there! >> a tough job! [laughter] >> and the drive was pretty much raining. and also snow through the passes. right now, a complete mixture. at lake let will add six to zero and 0 ft.. at some times, some snowfall, 620 0 ft., six 200 ft., at the lake level, we're getting it all at light level. and i would say more than anything we are getting some wet weather at lake level. and most of this has now turned into rain. with the sidewalks are just a mess! rain puddles. and in the

mountains, nothing but snow! heavenly has 20 in. in the last 24 hours. the gondola is starting with a delay with the high wind. and the entire mountain is getting snowfall so that is a good news. >> we've been hearing about wind gusting up to 100 mph! is that what you are also hearing? >> yes. >> stereotypical, at very high peaks. -very typical- dutch and the light level, you can not see much here at lake level. and even at the resorts, perhaps gusting up to 60 mph is what we could see. >> and a that is our meteorologist, from lake tahoe

>> and we're back, 8:45. a

live look at mount tam and me rollicking, mark danon. we are pleased to keep him here up-to-date with meteorologist, mark danon. >> with fog on the ground, and we can see scattered rain showers and heavy drizzle. and on the the ritter, pockets throughout the bay area. >> with one-inch and santa cruz mountains, and with more shower activity to come. scattered showers on the 1 0 1 corridor. towards san leandro, and also, strong hours passing through the north bay. and this is heavy rainfall that keen to overnight from sukkur meadow

east. with mixing and-from sacramento-east thank you >> and also, difficult driving conditions. and if your time to come back from lake tahoe? it could be difficult. heavy snowfall at the past for the next three days. levels are at 7,000 ft.. and even below lake level on monday the potential of three-8 ft. of snowfall. and a couple of feet possible below at likable, and out like level, and at the canyon. and that rainfall is likely to change over to snowfall at lake level. and light activity throughout the afternoon today. and 5:00 a.m.-noon on sunday, 1 in. developing. through napa, and even

towards sonoma, in the santa cruz mountains, san jose with triple the amount of rainfall tomorrow morning and this morning. that heavy rainfall will continue through sunday night with scattered shower activity until morning monday. and a light week as we progress. and as we go towards the holidays, christmas eve on friday. and until then? rain, scattered shower activity. rain on monday, tuesday, wednesday, and all three systems coming from the pacific. things will dry up with maybe a shell or but i do not think it is going to be much towards christmas eve may be a-shower. and ericka has traffic. >> thank you, mark. and of the busiest holiday shopping days. some of the bridges conditions with westbound 80 approach. it is looking good from all areas, no problems from the north 880. or west

580. through the pay gates, no problems, and there is a high wind advisory has been lifted for the upper deck. and westbound highway 82 is also easy. to the span? no problems, the flats, and no problems. and no trouble getting to the bridge along the nimitz or 1 0 1. the golden gate cellphones 1 0 1 no problems also. and take a look-the golden gate- cellphones on 101, is easy. hundred 24 minutes from novado, towards downtown. and on our maps east 880 on high street, caltran is doing preventative maintenance by storm drain clearance. and a tire change in effect at the high country, how we 50 from

kuiper to mutter, and bring my real >> and marty? >> thank you, the syrup is blanketing more fresh powder. this year of--is blanketing. >> and perhaps and nobody is better is heavier than kevin cooper. and how are things looking now? >> i do not know if i would call it brighter but it is getting better. it is absolutely cameras and right now. one-2 in. of snowfall per hour. it is an obsolete- hammering right now. and the last time i spoke that i said 18 now we're expecting 24-26 in. of the best from the sierras right now. from top to bottom, from 81 in., a total. you have to get to the seeress' because it is going to be a fantastic season. >> and this is on top of

the significant base. in unbelievable ski season. pam i been at kirkwood for the amount of 17 years and i've never seen that it is this good quality snow. and not just concorkirkwood--but systems all resorts are nice conditions. >> hall or the road conditions? >> some near, for is getting help for avalanche control. and if you have for will drive? the speed limit is essential, 25 m.p.h., slow, and be safe and get up here! >> and kevin cooper from kirkwood. >> and it sounds like he is enjoying it. >> and we spoke to somebody from a resort and he said " epic " and now, with two

consecutive weekends. a very popular descriptive. >> and still ahead, but a warning for people that are getting packages delivered to their doors. >> and a live look outside from london the famouns eye a lot of snowfall in europe. details coming up.

>> 8:55. kron 4 7 day around the bay and it promises to be a rainy week. pd rollicking, mark danon. a storm is on the way, a meteorologist, with 50s. -- >> and the book's pretty frigid. meteorologist, mark canton. >> and a warning, for deliveries, if you are expecting/sending? police in

the east bay that these are still in packages of of the front porches doorsteps of apartments. and da lin >> and the grinch is out this holiday season and it does not look like this. is that the trouble and cars and strike fast. surveillance video out of texas. right off of the front door. >> with that 3-for recent packages where they have been stolen off of their packages 3-for recent packages. of reports. with a 3-4 reports. >> and somebody saw the somebody with the spa-been a difficult, he was so fast! >> and we always make sure that we're not the easy target. >> and he sought a fifth a

few moments ago. >> the ups guy came in, and was pushing a dolly and drop of some packages in front of this apartment. as he was driving out. we noticed the guy was running from the other end of the building. >> concord police to not know if these are following the delivery truck drivers. they know that neighboring cities like walnut creek have seen at the same in problems this holiday season. the police departments are working together to see if this is connected. >> and you are taking a piece of somebody's happiness. >> and carriers say that you can had this shipped to your work or require signature. in concord, dahlin, kron 4 news. >> still to come on kron 4 news, senators and washington have blocked the dream act. and it would have provided citizenship to children that were brought

here, from another country. another check your forecast also, coming up. from a meteorologist, bart dan and. mark danicdanon.

live, from the bay area's news station this is the kron 4 morning news. penalty are back, at 9:00 a.m. this morning. >> we are back, at 9:00 a.m. this morning. >> just a little bit of traffic, and from mount tam heavy overcast conditions. >> and let us say good morning to committee rollicking, mark danon. >> and with the the neurologist with the meteorologist, market danon.

>> this heavy precipitation has come through but heavier rainfall tomorrow. still, showers to the golden gate. and heavy drizzle in some spots. and with the stormtracker 4, a live sweep to the radar. some showers through a richmond, and walnut creek, shortly. pop up showers in the north bay. heelsbug and the sierra, and we're looking at is a few inches to the santa cruz mountains. and to the south bay, heavier rainfall will be expected, tomorrow. a change over from rainfall changing into snow indicated by this blue. and through this weekend, and hefty snowfall totals through the passes. even 8 ft.! by the

middle of this next week. and even heavy downpours coming later tonight and into tomorrow. and we are going to pick up a little bit more to the widespread shower activity. noticed the heavier rainfall through 6:00 a.m. bay-area wide. and through 6:00 p.m., mountain view, roebuck city, from 8:00- -redwood city, and it will taper off from showers on sunday night and it is expected for monday morning. also tuesday and wednesday will start to dry out perhaps a light shower on thursday and friday. for continuing rainfall. heavy at times to the date and windy. the biggest punch coming through of all of these could be on wednesday. on/off and there is a chance of showers on thursday.

however, every model diminishes seaeach potential for thursday. and also dry on friday. >> and erica has traffic. >> thank you, without self preconditions, no problems on the 101 with self conditions. and traffic in both directions, and the south, the conditions, no backups on the 87 or the interchange. from san jose to the santa clara, only 14 minutes. through the south bay, southbound 885, the connector at 280 there is too-vehicles blocking. c h p is on the scene, there are two vehicles. and also an ambulance is on the way. another problem. from the perspective of our maps is the nimitz freeway. the edf high street, and with caltran shutting down at

high street, until 2:00 p.m. for preventive train maintenance-and with experiencing up to 15- minutes effecting passengers between lafayette. because of track maintenance schedule. >> thank ericka. >> and concord city will tran to assess the damage. >> good morning, will tran >> good morning, marty wii dodged a major bullet overnight. and not all on this peninsula because of the wind, the water, this is on el camino real. this tree branch fell down. this is just a snapshot. with power lines, and there is good news to report. only 23 remaining on this peninsula are without power. and 1400 lost power 11:00 p.m. last

night and most of them have their power restored by 4:00 a.m. and still, north bay, the south bay, the east bay, 250 should get their power restored sometime this afternoon. pg&e said it could be a lot worse unfortunately before this storm they noticed things like the tree limbs have preemptively cut these. and also i have been number for you 800-pge-5000 and if you're power goes out? hopefully not however, if it does? you cannot reach them, quickly. >> thank you, and that number again is 800-pge-5000

>> s f o, still delays on arrivals by at least started minutes. and no delays at the san jose or the oakland. and many travelers were forced waiting. and if there are lucky there are able to take off from s f o and jonathan blum is still out there with 14 coverage. >> we thought it was going to be a long line bill which did not know it was going to be this long. >> it began at this ticket counter. and it spilled over into the next terminal. tell your the last person? >> how does that feel? >> pretty terrible! this is a really long line. >> and without wheeled baggage? >> my backpack, 43 counts, but of the bags, 40 lbs.!-43

lbs.--, and how long have you been waiting? >> a 4 hour delay! 10:40 are you serious! 10:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m., and nine >> all of options are bad. at 1:3:00 a.m., that is ridiculous! insanity! >> clearly, southwest became a victim of the very thing that makes them different from other airlines short, cheap lexical back-and-forth between at neighboring cities. and when a ta landing, is delayed five times, it could add up five hours behind schedule. >> from los angeles, i can drive there, faster. and would you going to do? >> i'm going to go drink. >> and can you? >> no, i am under age.

>> well, happy holidays. >> happy holidays. >> and with details www.kron4.com >> at least they have a good attitude. >> right now, perhaps 10 hours later? >> and coming up, some movement in the senate. with the don't ask, don't tell and the dream act. >> a live look outside is a cool looking san francisco with the rain. and will check back and with a neurologist, mark dan

>> we are back at 9:11. and market danon is showing us that the heavy rainfall is coming in mark, dan. >> yes, based we're looking

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plenty of snowfall and also some rainfall, and rain/snow fall mixture. and pretty wet at the lake level. and in the past few minutes these winds happily picked up. and that snow has turned to rain. those winds have- recently picked up. not the case at the ski resorts getting lots of fresh, new powder. and i saw a couple of kids earlier playing in the snow and there were from san antonio, texas. it was the first time that they saw when they saw snow for the first time. there were having a snowball fight. having a great time. and perhaps i am a little bit nervous about the drive back on the sunday. with heavier snowfall expected. >> and to think that it is

melting? how far up for solid skiing conditions? >> duno, those ski resorts are to interpret the good. - would you know, and with rainfall-as we got up here on the drive. and we got a little bit of snow caught the pass level-a little bit of snowfall at the base level, and as we go towards the ski resorts. certainly, clear and fresh snowfall. >> skiers will not be disappointed but it is said to call up to the higher elevations? >> yes. and with the conditions, also, the wind is a condition that should be concerned. strong to the mountains, and even put a hold on the gondola. certainly, still skiing can be had. >> and

>> >> thank you, it will check and for the latest forecast locally with mark danon. and he's been watching us that punch no. 2, tomorrow. >> with the rainfall totals, and the last 24 hours. and mill valley, san francisco, nearly 1 in.. south bay, palo alto, the santa cruz mountains could be a concern. and as. picked up 3.5 in. in the last 24 hours. it looks like the totals, close to five in some areas with 10 in. of rain fall but the time we get towards wednesday. and as you look at the fog at the golden gate. through the sierras, the rain, and will trucks and shower activity popping up. that is the shower, with-tracking showers, and that is the story. with ritter also

showing with the radar showing through berkeley, and the north bay, through heelsburg with moderate rainfall, and the heavy is in this era. from the/50, and in that-area, the green and the needy and the 50. snowfall expected at the higher elevations on the 80. relief higher, at the higher elevations, it is getting snowfall. the colder air will filter and and change any rainfall from snowfall at 6,000 ft.. that will also continue on monday. an " epic " amounts. with 8 ft. of snow! at 7,000 ft.. and a few feet expected at 5,000 ft.. and for us, scattered

shower activity throughout the day and steady/heavy for 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.. and with most of oswalt or slipping, some-most of us-- 50 were picking up some items. to the south bay, and spreading through the bay. from noon, bay-area wide. scattered showers into sunday evening and monday, tuesday, wednesday, 0 rental! kron 4 7 day around the bay as we look ahead, with this-rain fall--all days. and with thursday, friday, a brake. right now, it is fairly dry on christmas eve. and it is not really the big concern was the concern of a series of storms. that is continuing to move through the bay

area. the biggest reinbold be in the high country. >> erica? >> it is going to be pretty quiet on the roadways. you can see a nice dry out. to the toll plaza, no problems. pretty much in the clear. and westbound, 580. and easy conditions at this toll plaza. and once you get beyond those pay gates, a pretty good drive towards fremont through san francisco. continuing on the bridge report, the san mateo bridge. still, no backups reported at the toll plaza, just only 12 minutes from and to and. and from the golden gate, southbound, and north 1 0 1, no problems. a little bit of fog, but is a pretty decent dry throughout the entire county. and how

about the snowfall the tire chain laws in effect along interstate 80 between the kingvale. and the interchange, and also, to bring your tire chains along highway 50. towards my ears, and highway 880 from the station towards my ears bill-from the 50 myers. >> and the don't ask, don't tell. is currently under way. let us sneak and and 63-33, practically guarantees legislation that would repeal the don't ask reach president barack obama status by the end of this year. gay-rights saying that it is their best chance of changing along because new republican dominated government next month. >> disappointment elsewhere, senate's have blocked the

bill to grant hundreds of thousands of emigrants illegally as children. a chance of citizenship if they joined the military or sign up for college. the dream act has five votes short of moving forward. and this was focusing on the most sympathetic come off the first critical to back door grant of amnesty increasing more illegal immigration. >> and still ahead, the europeans are digging out. >> and another live look outside. through san jose, the report of weather conditions in the south bay. not too bad, we will be right back.

>> let me take you to reno heavy precipitation is causing giant headaches. a

snow removal vehicle crash into another car causing the troubl and freaks knosandbags-- and >> and als-sandbags are being encouraged for use through reno. but in europe, holiday deliveries and shopping. trouble headaches. and domino effect. and to amstraamsterdam, and to europe, as it hit with a vengeance. the u.s. is stepping right up. snow is blanketing the midwest with cancellations at airports and delaying travel. >> still ahead, we're going to go back out to the sierra. and hoping for a big weekend. >> and the epics know, it looks like they are going to have the epic "

conditions, and mark danon is showing us that together, they make what a team! >> and making it easy. >> we will not be right back we will be right back for ♪ i'm gonna get it, i know i'm gonna get it. ♪

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♪ is it time yet, is it time, i can't wait. ♪ >> live, from the bay area's news station the analyst check in with mark danon. >> and happy to be here, let us check and--, and what we can expect. through mount

tam, nothing to expect, and these clouds are going to beat the big story. drizzle. fog. and clouds and fog and drizzle will be the big story, and through those pop up showers through marion county and mainly the north bay but also some through san leandro earlier. and on what a car, some other showers expected through strausburg. and we've had heavy rainfall overnight, perhaps 1 in. to san francisco. and through the santa cruz mountains. all moving to the sierra. through snowfall, as the most part is 7,000 ft.. a pretty warm storm, and lake level is still seen what precipitation--and windy as this is from tahoe. from restrictions-gusting up to

100 m.p.h. at higher elevations. and watching this moisture, the storm, the storm, the storm, the pineapple express. all the way back towards the hawaiian islands. and a live look, and all the way to all strata, these are going to become an our way to the middle part of the week. coming from all strata--and new zealand and australia. and not terribly strong. but we're going to get storm after storm after storm. with five consecutive days in the accumulation of this rainfall could cause problems by monday, tuesday, wednesday. tomorrow looks like it will be the heaviest. and the rain fall again on monday, tuesday, and then on wednesday. some lingering shower activity. right now, it looks fairly dry. and for now, ericka.

>> thanks. some lane closures because of the wet weather. the nimitz, the northbound 880, both livleft lanes, are closed. the cream is still showing good speeds. and a live camera, the south bay, the north 101, no problems. and clear conditions along the intersection 87 interchange, the 880, and each 0, all clear to the south bay. we had an earlier accident, and that has been cleared from 280. again, let me update you on some of bart delays. still, 15 minutes affecting the concord line. passengers between lafayette and. b

aypinte >> and if tomorrow is going to be the heaviest, and pg&e, giving us work overnight. and it is giving some power outages, and we've sent will tran to pick up and find out and will tran are at a hot spot? >> correct, 1400 customers have their back restored in redwood city. and only 23 of the peninsula. it is not complicated what they lost power, isabel. with water, wind, this branches, and when these branches went down the took down power lines. and with this branch down on el camino rale. it could have even heard a pedestrian, on el camino real. and with pg&e, they say that the of " dodged a major bullet " and the ca and

they are currently being proactive by removing potential problem tree limbs near power lines. and power should be restored by early afternoon. i also have a phone number. and if you can program this into your cellphone?800-pge-5000 the crucial be out as soon as they possibly can. crews are on standby, for the most part, a lot of the power was restored at kron 4 pm this- 4:00 a.m. this morning. the power was restored >> thank you, they should keep that handy because they might even need it for

tomorrow. and pg&e might be all out there again. >> marty? >> thank you, isabel, businesses are preparing for a wet weekend. street flooding as reggie kumar >> east bayshore road, a light rainfall is falling. east palo alto. and on the east bay shore, they have had to prepare for these wet and slippery roads. water has accumulated on the sides of these roads. you can see that even and charles market, there are only two cars parked in this parking lot. the water has filled the rest of the parking lot. >> and on east san carlos avenue, the city of san carlos businesses are not taking any chances. they believe that the sno/rainfall

and sandbags light near storm drains are strategically placed. and what these sandbags will do will prevent the debris from trapping the storm drains. and if it traps that? that would prevent water flow to empty into the storm drains. these storms are expected to be powerful, strong, and in the same carlos, reggie kumar, kron 4 news. we will be back with the a skype, our meteorologist reporting from lake tahoe. and also, a live look outside a san francisco, we will be back.

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flock. and not much to see a live-look. >> perhaps a dry out, and another storm on the way. we will be right back.

>> we are back, we're going back to south lake tahoe. and louisa? >> we are right at south lake tahoe, and currently, light rain and light snow mixture. and our levels are right here at lake level at 6200. we are even seeing it gusting winds. with trees, blowing a round a bit. and is a stronger up in the ski resorts they have had to put a hold on the gondola and several other left'ski lefts and

also--rainfall, and we're also seeing is some haunting on some of the sidewalks. through tahoe, and puddling. what, damp--through lake tahoe, however, and the ski resorts it is getting quite a bit of snowfall. in the past 24 hours, 20 in. of fresh powder. we are still seeing that snowfall and even more will be heavier tomorrow. the concern is if they will be going back on sunday. >> and today if your snowboarding? >> top of my list! >> and head of the slopes, and they do, louisa thank you >> and mark danon >> and with the rain definitely impacting the bay area and still fall through

the sierras. the rain from overnight we're still getting one-3 in. and locations. and that lower peninsula and santa clara, pop up showers. through a federal lawn, and with would a girlandwoodacre and would overnight the rainfall-, we will see that lewis is right there. with green and the blue is the rain in the snowfall mixed together. the forecast for lake tahoe, we are looking for snow levels are at 7,000 ft.. dropping. and by monday, the expectation of two additional feet at lake level. already, 8 ft. at the pass. this could be

difficult drive back from the high country. and highway 80, we 50, and looking at the futurecast. scattered shower activity through the day today and light. with the expectation of this afternoon and this evening the darker green. expected during this time, tomorrow. and even more,, wet, windy, with a heavy snowfall of the sierras. scattered shower activity of the coast. and with monday, tuesday, wednesday, it is storm after storm after storm. these rainfall totals, and especially in the santa cruz mountains, 10 in.! from now, until wednesday, and with a slight chance of a shower. trying out a little bit and perhaps christmas eve on friday.

>> the good news is that there's no problems. possibly shopping on one of the busiest holiday shopping politics. --and at the bay bridge toll plaza is fine. and no weight at the pay gates, only eight-nine minutes from the maze to the fremont area. also, highway 92 is fine. you can see the traffic on the right part going towards the peninsula toward those lights are east bound. and no backups whatsoever expected at the toll plaza. 14 minutes between 880 and 1 0 1. south 101 is also looking good, nice, light. just a few cars and one last look. with no problems, through marin and

interstate 80 between kingvale and the daughter lake tire chain laws -chain donner offand ham street >> and heathrow airport, with snow is experiencing amazing significant stranded uthrough germany, france, netherlands, and all of these are reporting cancellations and spain. >> and new this morning, more of wikileaks fall out. bank of america will no longer process transactions for the website, wikileaks. similar actions from other financial institutions. they

" could be engaged in activity that is inconsistent with our internal processes of the payment. >> this is after the founder planned on releasing documents next month. bank of america joins financial institutions including mastercard and p a y [al >> and the massive tax package by president obama, the was give and take on both sides. he says he is heartened by congress's ability to come together for what is best about the best for families. the bitumen and people have lost their jobs will now have-2 million people of lost their jobs will know that they still have an unemployment insurance. and 800 college students will continue to have the american opportunity tax credit. 12

million families, with 24 million families will have the child tax credit and burned in come credit- earned income credit, expanded. and also, small businesses will have positive impacts. >> and the party is trying to rein in government spending and prevent tax increases and also the bush era tax cuts extensions cut into freda. >> this bipartisan was made because of voters gave republicans much more leverage at the negotiations table. the leverage forced to abandon the rhetoric and stop pandering to the base and just do the right thing for the american taxpayers in job creators. >> he would on that the willingness to work with republicans and was their own way by proposing nearly

1.3 trillion dollars spending bill. >> still to come, last check of your weather. and how about a live look outside! the san mateo bridge, and nearby, still there are 30 minute delays at the s f o arrivals.

>> we've been monitoring the special session this is barbara boxer the don't ask, don't tell part of the dream act. >> and even though they blocked the dream act she wanted to wait and and say that she would " never give up ". and also, nauseous talking about the don't ask, don't tell. she is talking about-- >> and i sit now, is there something that we can do? and now, the best way to

stop it was just say let us not put this into law. let us just have an amendment that it is up to the executive branch. this way, the executive branch could repeal it if it did not work and be easier. now, it is interesting. our thoughts right on target because our president does not support don't ask, don't tell. and he would remove it as a policy through executive order book because we voted this into law we have to act. and i decided to go back to the speech i made on that day. september 9th, 1993. take a look at some of the things that i said about don't ask, don't tell. in first, on the education of don't ask, don't tell putting it into law by said there is no historic

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