>> kristi yamaguchi. i felt more comfortable wither had, i still saw her as a role model. and i knew that she would be willing to write it for me. i knew as long as i asked she would do anything to help me. >> yamaguchi's been a great mentor to chen. the winter olympics, basically just a month away. opening ceremony february 4th. you can watch it all right here and cheer for chen on nbc bay area. let's talk to rob mayeda. what happened? the sun was out the last couple days and it was glorious. >> we ice in the tri valley, inland valleys. now some of that colder air has moved out and the rain has moved back in. 54 degrees, southeast wind at 13 miles per hour. cloudy skies in livermore at 53. a little bit of light rain on your 680 commute in walnut creek. from san francisco to marin county, south wind at 15 miles per hour. peak rain totals today, marin county by a long shot. you can see by mt. tam, more than an inch of rain in that very high-moisture-content rain. but not much registering yet around the central bay and south bay. right around mt. tam to rich richmond, a litt

you'll hear the advice to kristi yamaguchi gave to her that changed her game on the ice. >>> i'm chief meteorologist jeff ranieri tracking increasing wind. i'll have a timeline in about six minutes this is elodia. she's a recording artist. 1 of 10 million people that comcast has connected to affordable internet in the last 10 years. and this is emmanuel, a future recording artist, and one of the millions of students we're connecting throughout the next 10. through projectup, comcast is committing $1 billion so millions more students, past... and present, can continue to get the tools they need to build a future of unlimited possibilities. >>> a funeral is now set for alameda county sheriff's recruit who was killed. following the service, there will be a burial. the 28-year-old was shot and killed back on january 4th while driving toward the bay bridge toll plaza. he was set to graduate from the academy next month. a $10,000 reward is offered for information that leads to an arrest. >>> we're learning more about the tragic death of a bay area native, pushed in front of a subway train in

>> kristi yamaguchi.aw her as a role model and would get nervous and sweaty when i would see her, and i knew she would be willing to write it, and if i asked she would do anything to help me. >> the winter olympics begin here on february 3rd. there are so many great stories there. you can start listening right now wherever you get your podcast. >>> coming up next, the top stories we are following for you, including the light showers in parts of the bay area. meteorologist, kari hall, is tracking to see if you will see the wet weather, plus -- >>> long lines as demand for covid tests surges, and the delays in getting lab results in time. >>> from testing to vaccine deadlines, they are rooming. the reason catching your next flight could become more of a headache. it's 6:27. you're watching "today in the bay." >>> right now, they are the least available -- >> right now at 6:30, the crushing demand for covid tests. a live report on the new guidance about when you and your family should be taking one. >>> plus

>> kristie yamaguchi.t she would be willing to write it for me, i knew as long as i asked she would do anything to help me. >> what a relationship. so the olympic games begin february 3rd on nbc. be sure and download the latest podcast from nbc lx. you can listen wherever you get your podcast. >> so talented. so great to root them on. >>> up next, a looming vaccine deadline. the reason catching your next flight could become more of a headache. plus -- >> long lines as demand for covid tests surges. delays in getting lab results in time. you're watching "today in the bay." there are a lot of things in life we want, but can't have. health insurance shouldn't be one of them. covered california is making health insurance more affordable for millions of us. even if you've looked before, you should look again. enrollment ends january 31st. everyone needs health insurance. covered california is making sure more people can get it. new federal funding of $3 billion is available to help more californians get covered

kristi yamaguchi, brian boy tanno, peggy thomas, rudy galindo. we have so many skating stars in the bay area through the years opening ceremony in beijing a month from tomorrow, but our coverage begins february 3. opening ceremony is february 4th. you can watch it of course right here on nbc bay area. >>> all right. let's take you outside on this monday night. live look at the golden gate bridge. we're seeing some rain out there. our meteorologist rob mayeda is going to join us with how much we're going see overnight. stay with us. everyone needs health insurance. covered california is making sure more people can get it. new federal funding of $3 billion is available to help more californians get covered. julie and bob are paying $700 less every month. dee now gets comprehensive coverage with no monthly premium. and the novarros are paying under $100 per month. check coveredca.com to see your new lower price. covered california. this way to health insurance. enrollment ends january 31st. >>> welcome back. some weather-related problems to tell you

. >> kristi yamaguchi, peggy fleming, brian boitano, rock stars of skating from here. >>> up around lake tahoe, signs of warming, we had freeze warnings, single digit temperatures around the bay area, south lake tahoe is 37 degrees, snow level gone up. winter weather advisory, high wind warning will drop, after that, good travel. wednesday to thursday five to six inches of snow. san jose at 53, it was in the 30s this weekend. it's more mild. rain in walnut creek, 52 degrees, and wet roadways across the golden gate bridge is sample of the morning commute, it's 55, not that chilly. overnight will see lows to 40s, low 50s. morning commute will be more impacted by showers versus the afternoon, rain lifts off to the north. 57 around san francisco. san jose is 60. stormranger alamo, walnut creek, oakland, where stormranger is, along the west slope of the santa cruz but still the rain shadow holding strong in san jose, the air sinking down in the santa clara valley, shutting down rain. clouds over a ridge of high pressure building west that will take the shower chances north. for the morning co

they have role models still in the bay area, peggy fleming, kristy yamaguchi. >> let's talk about thea. we always claim it. >> a lot of snow boarders. they're both from truckee. they grew up as neighbors. travis just missed the podium for down hill in sochi. unfortunately he was injured and couldn't to go pyeongchang. and then bryce bennett. 6'7". look how tall he is. >> you're pretty tall. >> i'm 5'8". he did not podium in pyeongchang. back then he was young and care-43. now he said he's wiser and more focused. we want to talk about half pipe. david wise and -- >> i remember from years ago. >> this will be his third olympics and her third olympics if they make the team. they're both free skiers in the half i'm that. and she got bank robberies in pyeongchang. they're both hoping for their third straight olympics. >> wall that's going on for covid, it will be a great opportunity to get our minds off it and watch the olympics. >> and watch team usa. >> and we'll be watching you in beijing. >> thank you. >>> when we return, a live look at the bay bridge on this chilly but beautiful night

lovely lady on ice skates is kristi yamaguchi little did we know that she and her partner on the ice that day todd eldridge were both on their way in 1992 gold medal at the winter olympics. >> we love the beauty of these floats of course, but some of them really tug at your heartstrings too. >> we'll have a few flaws coming up that may make you feel proud or even making with joy. is rose reflection a look back. >> in the parade coverage with more flowers than average for use it in 5 years and order 6 months in advance. >> welcome back to rose reflection of the fact. you know inspiration for the float comes from real life experiences and the floats that remind us of our biggest accomplishments are the most deserving of our prey. >> these moving masterpieces offered recognize our armed services. the u.s. space program. and dreams. there are moments in the rose parade. >> this is the moment every year is the highly anticipated flyover of the b 2 stealth bomber, which serves as a reminder of america's military strength and precision the crowd loves it. and so do all i get goose bumps eve