st. helena. >> if you have not been to st. helena, there's a ship that leaves every 12 weeks. inexpensive, wonderful food. terribly nice stuff on the boat. it goes portland, to tenner reef, to dakar, and then ascension island, and st. hell lain -- st. helena, and you have to stay for a week. they take you back to ascension island and picks up the contract workers that are there and brings them back and you go back on to cape town where you can fly back to washington. i hardly recommend it. there is no airport in st. helena, you'll have to go by ship. >> thank you, mr. -- sir. i was curious going back, one the impressions that i cleaned from your book was that scientist were not exactly attendantive to seismic activity. in mount -- >> [inaudible] >> is now demonstrating seismic activity. should we be concerned? >> about cracatowa? >> yeah? >> no. it goes off every day. you need to worry about the ones that don't go off, because when it does, it goes off big time. yellowstone, if you can wait a quarter of a million years. it's doing what the pharaohs do. don't worry. >> if i can

st. helena. >> there's ice and snow stuck to all the twigs and pine needles, just magnificent. >> i've never seen snow. i've just seen it on the mountain, but it was the first time we came up here. >> a lot of people wanted to take snow with them. we'll see how long that last. you will be surprised, we saw snow on the roof of cars as low as -- >> and for a check on that cold system that's starting off 2011, we head to mark. >> if you thought it was cold enough it could snow, you weren't too far off. snow levels roughly around 3,000 and 3,500 feet. the snow levels actually come down closer to sea level. as far as rain totals, you can see most of the activity in the north bay. san francisco, .76. oakland .35. we picked up about two-tenths of an inch. nothing too extreme, but it looks like some moderate cells approaching the antioch area. no the north, we still have some rain showers. nothing too extreme, but we have more activity out in the pacific. rainfall rates will be picking up over the next few hours. coming up, i will tell you when the heaviest downpours are expected for tomorrow. >> fo

st. helena, american canyon. some of this rain not even making it to the ground. so it's sprinkley in nature. and we have some light rain heading towards berkeley and fremont as well. monterey bay, some right rain near the -- a little east of gilroy. so nothing to stop throughol evening plans, but it's cool outside so definitely bring a jacket. a lot of 40s, and low 50s through redwood city. a cool day tomorrow. light to moderate rain tomorrow. a weather advisory in effect in lake county and tahoe which i mentioned at the beginning of the hour, and then dry days ahead on monday. temperatures will be climbing back up by the end of the work week. we have this cutoff low sliding south. so instead of moving east, it lingers and brings the moisture over the bay area. so that's why we see all that rain through tomorrow. here's the forecast model starting tonight. light rain around the bay area. even some snow? lake county, and by 9:00, we could see some moderate rain in and areas along the coast, and parts of the coast up to santa cruz and morgan hill, but for the most

st. helena this morning. a couple inches fell forcing closure of the highway for a few hours. and we can expect it to stay cold and a little wet. meteorologist lawrence karnow has the details for us. hey, lawrence. >> happy new year, ann, or should you say happy new year, folks. looking wet around the bay area. could see a little more snow heading through the evening ours hours. very cold air. next storm system just beginning to dive in our direction. modern amounts of rainfall. watch out if you're traveling along the 101. we will see this picking up it looks like through the evening hours and looks like into tomorrow as well. scattered light showers into oakland over the hills near livermore a few scattered light showers as well but for the most part looks like we will see heavier amounts a little bit later on and see a wintery mix. you see that nice little pink spot that's wintery weather out in that distribution. looks like we got more showers coming our way but there is some warmer sunshine in sight. we will tell you when that's coming up in a few minutes, ann. back to you

st. helena and yountville impressive rainfall. but isolated. then how about the patch of snow north of clearlake. snow is falling already. rain in the lower elevations and snow in the higher elevations. that is what we have going on at the moment and likely to be even wetter around midnight when the fire boxer go off. >>> we'll take a look at the live shot of the bay bridge toll plaza. people are still pouring in to celebrate. let's home they can make it. john alston is live along the embarcadero. the threat of rain is not damp thing the party. >> no. the things are starting to hop along the embarcadero. people are going up and down the thoroughfare and people are trying to camp owl out to get the best vantage point. an expected 250,000 people to watch the fireworks at midnight. >> it's a new year's eve tradition along the embarcadero barricades going up and families getting in one last skate before the new year. it's a quieter evening for them. >> spend the daytime about family and friends and head back to the house later this evening. >> she

st. helena. four-tenths in santa rosa. only 2/100ths of rain in redwood city and livermore. 6/100ths in san jose and oakland. and right now current conditions temperatures mainly into low to mid-50s around the bay area. and visibility is falling. we have dense fog and visibility down to mile and a half at sfo and oakland. and there is just win one mile in santa rosa. we can see affect fog is having. it will be wide spread with low clouds overnight and into tomorrow morning, we'll probably see sunshine and then we can look forward to a dry, mild weekend. there is is a front pushing in throughout the bay area, there is concern now is the fog. start agent 7:00 tonight we'll see fog inland valleys and by 5:00 we'll be looking at conditions like this. there is no doubt slowing down morning commute. generally into mid-40s around the area inland. and there is satellite image showing high pressure building in to give us a dry pattern throughout the weekend. and there will be some fog to contend with. and there is a storm track mov

st. helena had not received anything. and this hasn't been.ratures into the morning, 40s and 50s, by noon time, temperatures rising in response to sunny skies, drier air mass. and looking at the accu-weather forecast there is a milder week ahead, temperatures into 50s and 60s, next chance of rain is thursday. so tomorrow afternoon is dry. and we're looking at mild forecast dry through early next week. >> and there is well put. >> and sharks named to all star team today, only shark named to the squad. it's called offensive drought there. is a losing streak going. and hoping to hit both with a win. the sharks are taking 109 sharks on goal. >> we've been playing a lot better and working hard. not getting rewarded for it but we've got to come up with a same mind set. and just keep plugging away at it. >> we believe in the team. i feel we have to find a way. >> and ricky kept the shark as float with 19 goals ranking them 0th in the nhl. >> there is a letter from dan boyle came up and said congrats. it's an honor. >> last night the title game had a

st. helena. >> the top was just beautiful. there is like a blade of ice and snow stuck to all of the twigs and the minefields, just magnificent. >> reporter: but you didn't need to be an avid outdoors man to figure out how to enjoy this new year's surprise. >> i have never seen snow. just seen the snow in the mountains. but the first time we came up here. >> reporter: a lot of people wanted to take some of that snow home with them. see just how long that lasts. we did see some snow on the hoods and roofs of cars. in some of the lower elevations tonight they saw rain. nothing like the snow they saw on the peak last night. in napa county, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> more rain is falling tonight. a ktvu crew shot this video you are about to see just about a half hour ago. it was spotted in morgan hill. there is some light rain falling there at the time around 9:30. and for a look at where the rain is right now across the bay area let's turn to meteorologist mark tamayo in the weather center. >> hey, there, tracking some light to mo

st. helena to the napa county line because of snow. mount hamilton road is open as of now. >>> 2011 will mark the seventh year for cbs 5 profiling bay area jefferson award winners, as we look forward to a new year of inspiring stories. kate kelly gives us a look back at 2010's more creative local heroes. >> reporter: at first glance, you might find bill and dave's public service a bit make cab. but the twin brothers found a purpose for cars they could no longer use in their car business, by donating them. >> if you get a picture or a phone call saying they made it, that's, that feels good in itself. wow, that ambulance still had a lot of life left in it. the look on their face and the response when they are seeing these vehicles, it's amazing. they really appreciate it. >> reporter: veronica pope uses cars in an entirely different way to help young people already on the path to trouble. n]♪ >> reporter: veronica started people who care, a nonprofit in pittsburgh that runs a weekend car wash for teens required to work off community serv

st. helena yesterday the highway is now once again open. >>> it is pretty but that can cause problems in that area is that common? snow up there? >> this time of year, down to 2500 feet there last night and today they are getting a dusting but it is all going to change through the week. speaking of snow, more than a dusting across the high country, i-80 and highway 50, more snow today, where they measure it in feet not dustings as we see a dusting of rain across the golden gate. light showers continuing throughout the bay but you know, still pretty wet i noticed walking around yet it was wetter than expected and umbrellas would have been handy as we see the weather system continues to bring lots of precipitation and cloud cover into the bay ocean beach, cloudy and wet there too. pretty much the same scenario throughout the morning as we look at live high-definition doppler we will see radar return across the bay still on the light side moderate returns showing up as you work your way out across the valley this morning like wise south bay got hit hard with moderate to heavy rain shower ac

st. helena. you must enjoy winter, take a look because this is the last snow you're going to see for quite some time. if you want to send us a picture go to mypix@cbs5.com. for a look at the roads, here gianna, who says there is a little fog in antioch. >> there is, robert. in fact, we are starting to see some slight delays as you work your way westbound highway 4. usual right around this time in antioch but check this out. here's live look at the antioch bridge. usually we can make out a few cars or the road at least but it's pretty socked in right there one of our foggier spots. but as robert said it is going to be a beautiful day. so once you get past this mess, a little slowing in antioch and you're good to go. elsewhere working your way southbound 101 at ellis they cleared that debris out of the road. everything is looking good in both directions. golden gate bridge off to a good start. 8 minutes from highway 37 to 580 if you are taking south 101. at the bridge, you can see traffic is light

st. helena is 28 and three readings north napa at 29. some areas fog about 35, 36, 37.lso three readings of 31 near palo alto. there's some cold numbers but the fog north bay, east bay especially the east bay is very, very thick. this is the thickest i've seen in a long, long time. so patchy dense fog. there's no advisory which is -- i don't know. there should be one because it's tough. about 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. you could have difficulty seeing very far. and that visibility won't change too much out towards the valley. so if you have to travel out that way towards stockton or tracy, you're in line for a lot of fog. discovery bay it's just going to be really thick. foggy morning, hazy sunshine. a few high clouds coming up. not a lot but a little bit. more fog again tomorrow and cold. sunny and mild for some. if you get that sun. next rain does not look that strong. it looks like light rain would be monday night into tuesday. but the pattern is showing signs of changing a little bit. santa row a 28. that's at sonoma county airport. but napa airport 34. but north of to

st. helena, 28. menlo park, palo alto, los gatos was 32. lower haight, coal valley, 39. 4 in livermore. 39 redwood city, sfo, 38. sanjose, 37. redding, 30 eureka, a little bit warmer in southern california due to the cloud cover and that low down there which is sending in some high clouds. some of them will make it to the santa clara valley. that other system out there, literally a wall, a boulder of high pressure just prevents, the high is not going anywhere until sunday. 29 to 44. inland fog and even now back over the bay for some. hazy sun. that fog will be burning off except inland. it will still be holding on there. 42 to 62. some of these temperatures out towards the delta won't get out of the low 40s. around here, 49 to 58. 57 pacifica. 57-- gilroy, 62, 63. >> foggy, cold mornings and then mostly sunny days. a little cooler on sunday. and then we cloud it up on monday. >> tori and dave. >> okay. >> the pentagon reportedly made a big announcement. it involves the war in afghanistan. a lot of people are surprised both in and out of the

st. helena, san rafael, a sausalito, making its way through i 80, also san francisco and daly city.ight green indicating light showers. we will see similar pattern throughout the day into the early evening hours. conditions rain on the 43 san rosa, san rafael. 50 degree readings through redwood city, 54 happen bay. warmer 3 fremont at 60 degrees. afternoon highs of '50s for san jose 53 novato, 56 and francisco mid-50s through fairfield today, few degrees warmer headed south. upper 50s through the media bay. some '60s through the south bay today. you're 7 day around the bay shows us scattered showers today, it will dry yes out. weekend forecast a mild conditions temperatures warm up into the '60s. upper 60s for saturday, and monday as well. 10:17 a.m., check gone traffic with erica. >> i'm bringing back the bridge check we have cleared out the hot spots. and slow spots around the area. a live look westbound 80 the approach to the toll plaza not a back up in sight. traffic moving freely from all approaches. no problems coming down the shore free white. i just checked this answers spee