so considering using lakeville highway to highway 37 as your alternate. you can get back on southbound 101 from there because it sounds like crews, emergency repair crews, are going to be out there for a little while longer. at the bay bridge, they likely just turned the metering lights on. you can see delays are growing now. stacked up to the very end of the parking lot almost to the first overcrossing. we'll have more traffic coming up. let's get an update on your forecast with lawrence. >> elizabeth, maybe a dry commute this morning but by the time you go home today, could be a little wet outside. we have changes coming as the cold front is diving into the bay area right now. some clouds have already moved into our skies. temperatures mainly in the 40s and 50s although in the north bay we're looking at some temperatures into the 30s back in santa rosa just hovering above freezing. toward the afternoon, cooler temperatures, 50s and 60s and yes, a chance of showers on the increase throughout the afternoon hours today as that cold front begins to move on

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if you are planning on using southbound 101 and need to get to 37 you may want to consider using lakeville your alternate. northbound 880 at the 7th street off-ramp in oakland protesters blocking are blocking that ramp. a lot of activity near 14th and broadway and the frank ogawa plaza. if you are planning on using mass transit this morning ac transit may be rerouted. bart stations are open. however, the ogawa plaza plaza entrance and exits are closed. for the latest go to abc7news.com/traffic. -- >>> still ahead, new survey that could have patients asking if the doctor knows any more than the people they are treating. >>> admission about the new iphone. what apple now says is to blame woah. >>> major traffic problem in the bay area "sig alert" called on southbound 101 in novato just before highway 37 at rowland boulevard as a large, large pothole has formed. caltrans crews are doing their repair work now. several blown tires this morning. now with two left lane shutdown heading into san francisco, we are going to have major delays. the estimated time for roping those two lanes maybe 7:00

lanes have reopened outhbound 101 but still heavy on lakeville. >>george: the san mateo bridge ride is pretty light because of the traffic held up in northern iran. let's get a check on the weather with james fletcher. >>james: here is a live look at the bay bridge approach. the sun is beginning to try to make an appearance. we can obviously see things getting brighter. it is cold as well. take a look at the maps. mid-upper '30's in some parts of the north bay. nevada at 39. some of the north bay valleys are near freezing. 49 currently in san jose. a chilly start to this thursday morning. the rain is headed our way slowly but surely. between 10:00 a.m. and noon, will see the cold front in the north bay and then slide to the south. it will keep pushing through as we head towards the evening commute. by 6:00 p.m. we will hopefully be in the clear. even by 9:00 p.m., the san jose area could be dealing with life-moderate rain. we also have the possibility of lightning and thunder. hail is a possibility as always. temperatures will be chilly in a matte