area weather. it is dry this morning but cold and windy. the big city with an expected this year. >>darya: a developing story in this year, one person has died after an avalanche near lake tahoe. fees here is the scene shortly effort happened. the three skiers appeared to have caused the avalanche while they were skiing outside the boundaries of alpine meadows which is near highway 89. one of the skiers got out in a call for help but the one who died was a 28 year-old who had suffered a leg injury itself during the avalanche. we still do not of the exact cause of death. >>james: here is a look at conditions in the sierra. if you are headed up there this weekend, state within the range.

the roads are clear, there are now chain requirements in effect. it is an easy ride getting up there. and >>james: as we switch to your forecast you will see they saw anywhere from 3.5-5 ft. of snow depending on where they worked. here is a look at current conditions. this is the forecast for friday-sunday. sunshine on each of those days with temperatures in the courtroom or 50s.

perfect conditions and fresh powder. by the droves, people in the bay area will be heading of there. >>mark: make sure to ski in bounds. >>darya: no need to look from powder out of bounds. >> there is plenty of snow and bounds, come and enjoy. >>darya: you can get a lot of power. there are plenty of inbound clear runs that have had a right now. >> absolutely.

call >>darya: is this machine is a difference for the resorts? >> absolutely. there is a lot of energy and demands for those powder days. their final year. >>mark: forecasters are warning about the possibility of more severe weather serious communities battered by tornadoes are still recovering. death toll now stands at 13.

this year is video from kansas, the meteorologist says that the area could be in the bull's-eye again today. we're also watching video of tornadoes in hard-hit areas from illinois to missouri. in branson, missouri the crews are working to restore power after wednesday's tornado. crews were brought in from around the country to replace damaged. after >>justine: there is a chance of more tornadoes today. even though the national weather service says clinton looks less likely that a tornado will strike, the pink in the middle, this is a 30% and slowly moves out

to 15% and 10%. five percent is in the green. even so, we are keeping our eyes on a severe weather moving through this area. >>darya: the biggest headline here in the bay area is probably the cold morning, sunshine and warm temperatures. >>james: a much different forecasts in yesterday. clear skies around town. we have clear, cold with all possible. and this afternoon, sunny and warm. come today, highs in the mid-60s. this evening we will keep it clear with temperatures dropping down to the '30's and '40's to. as we suggested amounts of a show you where regard to underlies. the 40's and 30's is the general range. conformed up slightly in santa rosa. 36 and concord, the design and hayward, 38 of reebok's

fifth 30 degree weather throughout a good bit of the bay area. mid-60's come this afternoon. i'll have your extended forecast coming up in a little bit. >>george: of the bridges are clear. here's a look at the bay bridge westbound. there is no backup for delays. here is a quick commute check. the east bay and south peninsula as well as the north bay, no problems on any of the freeways. >>mark: new this morning, the popular online review web site yeltsin is going public this morning. san francisco-based company had an initial offering of $15 a share and is above the expected range of 12-14 a share. they're selling over 7 million have a share. the offering could raise the 123 million. they are valued around 900 million even though the company has never made a profit. last year they lost 16.7

million even of the had over 83 million in revenue. >>darya: we are back with more in a couple of minutes. here is a live look at lake tahoe. this is on 267 outside of the north star resort. the roadways are all clear. in easy rights utah, it will be a great ride this week and on the slopes. cs first off cliffs

>>mark: is going to be a warm afternoon looking for a high of 63. qr warm weather on the way. >>darya: pain at the pond is worse, prices went up again.

craig skalar is live in san jose. many times legal around to find the most expensive gas or the cheapest gas to show people the wide range, where are we right now? >>craig: i'm in cupertino at stevens creek, this is one of the most expensive prices in the south bay. $4.45 is the highest i could find. let's show you some of the averages in the bay area. $4.39 is the average in san francisco. here are pictures some earlier, this is gasted being pumped into the tanks, the wholesale costs have gone up, that means you will pay more retail. as they're putting this into

the ground you realize as it is coming from the refineries is going up in price because of a lack of refineries base, the tension and ron or other reasons, you will pay more on the receiving end. that is why it is going up. there is no end in sight for that. perhaps by memorial day you'll be seeing things much higher than even what you're seeing right now. the pain at the pump is certainly a reality. this >>darya: is almost like you're saying get it, while the getting is good. >>mark: we will be right back on the kron4 morning news. will have the latest on the weather forecast coming up. here is a live look in lake tahoe. many resorts for supporting over 3 ft..

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didn't talk let's talk what it this morning. here is a live look from the roof camera. beautiful looking conditions. the sun is beginning to come off. things are looking nice, but cold periods with in addition to the cold it is also windy. if you are higher in the hills there will be a little dusty. if everyone will be filling -- a feeling chilly temperatures. sunny and mild is the general forecast for named today house and then by 8:00 p.m. we will see temperatures dropped pretty drastically. temperatures will get back down into the 30's and '40's overnight. fred is a synopsis of what

we will see over the course of the next 24 hours. right now temperatures are in the '40's and 30's. i want to show you what the windchill is doing. costs of take a look at santa rosa and half moon bay. he and i on antioch. 40's and all of those locations. it feels like near freezing in a santa rosa. half moon bay also feels like 33. paul >>james: here is where temperatures to go this afternoon. as we head into the north bay you'll see 65 is the average temperature for nevada and 68 in santa rosa.

61 in downtown san francisco. here is your 7 day around the bay. today is going to be fantastic. we have not seen 70 retarders in a while. come next week changes in the air, clouds with a chance of rain economics. now, on to traffic. >>george: at the traffic department we are not tracking any hot spots, delays or problems for the commute although that is bound to change as we move past 6:00. the ride on the bay bridge toll plaza is an easy ride. the upper deck is clear across the stands, even the macarthur maze ride is a light one. 12 minute drive time. on the san great, an easy trip in both directions.

the volume is definitely up on the westbound side. the golden gate bridge, 101 is an easy trip and fall is hell. looking at the traffic maps again we're confirming light traffic for 680, 80 westbound, those who live are doing well. the westbound ride off 580 is getting a little slow coming into livermore. crowded at the death lifted to change, not a problem and certainly not a hot spot. 101, 85 and 280 of it. the north a writer marine county, a slight delay as you approach the civic center. once you hit central san rafael you will be back at the limit for the south of right. >>mark: overnight, the coast guard located to bodies of the crew members killed in a helicopter crash in mobile bay. a total of three bodies have now been recovered. coast guard officials have decided to suspend the

search even though one person is still missing. now, the focus is on salvage and recovery. the chopper went down during a training mission. the causes of the investigation. >>darya: in ohio students will be back in class for the first time since three teenagers were killed on campus monday. yesterday, students got back together with the community but today, they actually go to class. it also marks the start of a series of visitation and funeral services for the students killed. the shooter told police that he did it. he opened fire in the cafeteria sharks high- school. he was charged yesterday in juvenile court. hall >> he was charged with three counts of aggravated murder. queen was cards with two counts of attempted aggravated murder you was

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>>mark: the judge in the case of ross mirkirimi will be meeting with a former girlfriend of mercury me to see if her son testimony will be allowed in this trial. the judge does not plan to rule today on whether to allow her testimony. >>darya: we are back with more in a couple of minutes. here is a live look at lake tahoe. roadway's look good. this the rows are plowed and ready for the traffic to hit this weekend. we will be right back. this weekend. -e( music playing )ck. - we know technology can make you more connected.

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with oregon as normal weather this year in the data area. in the tahoe, it is clear and they're waiting for onslaught of skiers to come up to this year to enjoy the new powder. here is a of a live shot at 80. the roadways are all clear for the big parade of to tahoe from the bay area for a weekend of skiing and all that fresh powder. we have sunny conditions in the bay area coming to us this weekend. after a cold morning, 68 for the high and '73 and '74 with full sunny skies for saturday and sunday. >>mark: an armed man and 38 bank in los angeles prompting a standoff. here is the swat team pulling out the window, going inside insulin hostage out. inside the suspect was shot and brought out on a stretcher. no word on his condition.

if it is unclear with his demands were feria in sacramento office. the driver was going so fast he lost control, smashed through a fence, sideswiped a first house and wet to the garage. there was so much momentum, he hit a second house and then finally landed in a third house. the driver survived. >>darya: believe will be back with more in a couple of minutes. here is a look at wall street. the traders are getting ready. we will see what happens in just three minutes at the opening of. ♪ let me get thatoor for you... [ man ] i loved my first car... sometimes the door getstuck... ohure. ooh! [ man ] ..nd then, i didn't. um... [ sighs ] [ man ] , i got a car i n love a really, really long time.

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so it is in it chilly current-clear skies. by lunchtime, 59 and this afternoon 61 will be the high before we draw back to the low 50s. that is a quick synopsis of san francisco weather. temperatures are in little cooler across the bay in oakland. chilly inland, 36 and concord, 41 in livermore. everywhere around the bay has a cold start.

in terms of temperatures, here is how it will go. by 9:00 a.m. a mix of these and '50s. this year is a specific look at neighborhoods. it looks like san jose will come in at about 65. 68 is will we expect in santa rosa. that is were the ones bought will be today. as we show you the 7 day around the bay you will see

at toch on all-out aulos >>james: let it all under traffic. >>george: we have not attract any hall,. winds >>george: you have an easy ride when you're traveling on the east bay, south bay, and in law or north bay. on the bay bridge toll plaza, the metering lights are on but there is no backup for the westbound ride. in >>george: caltrain is now raising prices but only if you are now using a clipper card. will tran is live in san francisco to explain. >>will: the idea is to get people to the with their wallets and go for the clipper card which is cheaper for caltrain because they do not need a

manpower and they do not have to maintain -- maintain the machines. if you are traveling one way it will cost 255 more forecast. in all the past would be 605 more. >> it is hard if that is a person's main form of payment. that is incentive for them to get a card, but it is a little bit difficult. >>will: i can tell you, caltrans says it cost thousands of dollars to fix these machines of debris down. it is puzzling to some people because they like using cash like at gas stations where they have a

cheaper price for-. people are asking, why am i being penalized. it is because they want to eventually get rid of these machines. if >>darya: at least it does not cost $4.50 a gallon. gas prices are up again for the 24th straight day. this morning you will notice prices up again in san francisco. the average is $4.39. we asked a tripoli spokesperson to give us a reason behind the gas price increases. >> prices continued to go up because of investor activity. that has been the case over the past couple of years. investors are looking for any indicated that could impact supply and demand. that could be on a global scale, not just in the u.s.. tensions were on are a potential impact. that will impact buying behavior and it has. >>darya: before you fill up,

go to our www.kron4.com web site, we have a special gas section to show you what gas prices are going for. >>mark: we are watching the weather across the midwest and south. forecasters are warning about the possibility of violent weather and tornadoes again today as communities continue to clean up from the tornadoes. 13 people are dead and it never kids are flattened. skies were sunny in southern illinois and as people continue to go through what is left of their homes. there is a 30 percent chance of tornadoes hit in the region again today. >>justine: the jury has begun hearing testimony from man who witnesses say was being watched by wet camp kissing their brokers university student that committed suicide.

the man testifying says that he meant none of the man who committed suicide on a website for dave man. i will keep you posted as soon as more information comes into the newsroom. fourth >>darya: we will be back right after the break.

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>>mark: we are watching bay area weather. thousands of people are expected to head this year this week in. except a lot of fresh snow. roadways have been cleared in north star. let's get a check on the forecast with james. >>james: this weekend is going to be phenomenal in the sierras. there are no chain requirements in effect.

we have a clear roads can sunny skies. we have fresh powder fifth measured in feet all around the tahoe area. friday-sunday conditions will be in the '40's or '50's in the afternoon with plenty of sunshine. if the sample some of the web sites for the different resorts, in terms of storm totals they have three-6 ft. of fresh snow. a lot of lists are now operating. yesterday was so windy that many of the list had to be put on hold. your local forecast coming up in a little bit. >>darya: in ohio students are returning to class for the first time since the three teenagers were killed at a high school on monday. here are the students from the school. it was an emotional day yesterday for sharks as " and the entire community as students, parents and teachers gathered together to console each other has see grief counselors.

one of the school coaches talked about how he actually chased the gunmen of of the campus. >> the families of danny, dimitrius and russell, i want you to know that i was with them. i prayed with them, i wiped their tears and i know that god was with them. not only wish i could have done more. >>darya: that was the problem, they really do not know why this impacted. t.j. lane is the 17 year-old student who is committed that he shot randomly at the student, shooting five in the killing three. prosecutors say that he will be tried as an adult which could mean life in prison. >>mark: we will be right back as the kron4 news is with you until 10:00 a.m. your teeth dow jones with a

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>>mark: a big ski weekend ahead. here's a look fet with the roadway clear right now. a lot of snow falling over the last few days. it will be tough for people traveling through the area. charles crawford takes us on the tour. >>charles: and right now i am standing near the cisco growth eggs this year if at the moment it is not 30 degrees. for the first time since i have been here today if it has actually stopped snowing. on the roadways the roads are still very slick on interstate 82 this area. there are still chained restrictions in effect for cars was found between the

honor lane and king bill. cars are required to have chains or four-wheel drive with snow tires. truckers are being checked for chains. caltrans crews and snowplows had been out here all day working in both directions to clear roads and to get the snow off of interstate 80. >>darya: in the bay area things are dry, sunny and cold. here is a live look from the roof on van ness avenue in san francisco. not a cloud in the sky. >>james: it is crystal clear. here is a beautiful shot from mt. tam showing you the writing skies as the sun recall och. right now we are still down slope. temperatures are tracking slightly cooler than they were earlier this morning.

by 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. these numbers will turn in the upper direction. take a look at the windchill. this is what it feels like on your skin regardless of what it shows on your thermometer. the wind is out there a little bit. it is enough to drop the down to near freezing fog in santa rosa. half moon bay also feels like freezing fog despite the fact that the thermometer may show a loss temperatures in the '40's. bundle up as the head of the door. this afternoon temperatures will max out in the mid- possibly upper 60s. ha ha ha courthouse this tomorrow-sunday it looks great. in nice weekend ahead. if a lot of sunshine. it will feel like spring. the trees are already blooming. it will feel more like me than a dozen large.

it will be cloudy tuesday and wednesday with a slight chance of rain. as for traffic let's get a check on traffic would george. >>george: don't worry, be happy. there are no hot spots or big delays. a severely slow traffic on highway 4 that is never a surprise. highway 4 westbound, the metering lights have been active for half an hour. center lanes are slow back to the horseshoe over crossing. your ride on the sand until bridge is a good one. no delays or problems and a 13-14 minute drive time across the span. the golden gate commute is an easy one this morning, so is the right to marin county. looking at your east a rights for highway 4 to the franklin canyon, 680 southbound, they all look good. typically slow for

westbound 580 but lighter than any of the day of the week. we are definitely looking at some friday conditions. south bay freeways, a little bit of slowing. for the mid peninsula commute, there was an incident reported february vehicle is off the road. there had been reports of heavy traffic by the chp but sensors show those delays for 101 southbound. phi pham >>darya: officials are breaking down and the dividing funds used to alleviate the environmental damage from the 2007 oil spill. there are six federal and state agencies that have announced the more than 32 million will be spent. the money is a part of the settlement paid by the ship's owner and operator. 5 million will go to restoring bird life. a @ 4 million will go to improving bird habitats.

and $18.8 million will go towards improving recreational use of the bay and its beaches. $2 million will be set aside for administration and oversight. >>mark: word that at&t is backing off of limiting the unlimited data plant. they say from now on they will only slow down service on limited data plans once a scribers hit 3 gb and a monthly billing cycle, you will get a text message saying that you have hit the limit and will be slowed down. at&t does not sell these on limited data plants anymore. subscribers have been grandfathered in. right now, they charge $30 a month for the same amount of usage that used to be the unlimited land. now, they have the new tier plan.

falsehood >>darya: continental airlines will not exist any more after this weekend and the the murder but united is complete. airport workers are beginning to move continental brand things. the last continental flights is set to depart from phoenix just before midnight. starting tomorrow, the airlines will switch over to one system. united air's continental announced their merger back in 2010. >>mark: we will be right back as the kron4 news continues. we're watching conditions around the bay area. gas prices are on the rise, as of of any overnight. softs and " fair and above

this morning, since the death of davy jones spodify has seen a increase for his music. the most popular songs that people are listening to include daydream believer, i am a believer and last train to clarksville. he died in martin county florida after suffering a heart attack. >>darya: we will be back with more in a couple of minutes. here is a live look at the san mateo bridge this morning. they have sunshine, it is nice and dry. it is a quiet commute. we will see if there are any trouble spots and a couple of minutes and we will see all the weather will warm up when we come back.

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