Anthony Edwards
@edwardsanthonyb.bsky.social
Writing about West Coast weather as a Newsroom Meteorologist at the San Francisco Chronicle
Snow lover, Seattle sports fan, University of Washington graduate
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Snow lover, Seattle sports fan, University of Washington graduate
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As @weatherwest.bsky.social discussing on his livestream right now, nearly all of the Western U.S. in experiencing a record warm December
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December 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
As @weatherwest.bsky.social discussing on his livestream right now, nearly all of the Western U.S. in experiencing a record warm December
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New Year's Day is trending wetter in the Bay Area. Latest HRRR simulation predicts ~1.8" inches of rain at SFO & OAK now - noon Thu.
This is feasible, considering the system's tropical origin – the air mass will be very moist and unstable, so downpours will feature large raindrops & psbl thunder.
This is feasible, considering the system's tropical origin – the air mass will be very moist and unstable, so downpours will feature large raindrops & psbl thunder.
December 31, 2025 at 8:19 PM
New Year's Day is trending wetter in the Bay Area. Latest HRRR simulation predicts ~1.8" inches of rain at SFO & OAK now - noon Thu.
This is feasible, considering the system's tropical origin – the air mass will be very moist and unstable, so downpours will feature large raindrops & psbl thunder.
This is feasible, considering the system's tropical origin – the air mass will be very moist and unstable, so downpours will feature large raindrops & psbl thunder.
Tahoe braces for feet of snow this weekend. A warm New Year’s Day storm will bring rain to most Tahoe ski resorts but colder air behind it will drop the freezing level down to the lake for a snowstorm Jan. 3-6. Up to 3 feet could fall at Donner Pass by Monday afternoon, with more by Tuesday morning.
December 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Tahoe braces for feet of snow this weekend. A warm New Year’s Day storm will bring rain to most Tahoe ski resorts but colder air behind it will drop the freezing level down to the lake for a snowstorm Jan. 3-6. Up to 3 feet could fall at Donner Pass by Monday afternoon, with more by Tuesday morning.
The National Weather Service warns that the tidal level in Monterey could threaten record levels this weekend as king tides, storm surge and waves push up water levels in the Central Coast and Bay Area. Friday and Saturday are forecast to be the most impactful days for coastal flooding. #CAwx
Why this weekend’s king tides could cause coastal flooding in the Bay Area
Forecasters said a rare alignment of astronomical tides and gusty winds could send seawater into streets, parks and other low-lying areas — especially during peak tides Friday and Saturday.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The National Weather Service warns that the tidal level in Monterey could threaten record levels this weekend as king tides, storm surge and waves push up water levels in the Central Coast and Bay Area. Friday and Saturday are forecast to be the most impactful days for coastal flooding. #CAwx
NYE forecast:
San Francisco’s sunny spell is coming to an end. Rain enters the forecast soon with a chance of showers every day through the weekend.
Another storm is set to hit California — in time for New Year’s Eve. Here’s the timeline
San Francisco’s sunny spell is coming to an end. Rain enters the forecast soon with a chance of showers every day through the weekend.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
NYE forecast:
Clouds are here
December 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Clouds are here
Tule fog spills over the East Bay hills toward Oakland on a late December morning
December 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Tule fog spills over the East Bay hills toward Oakland on a late December morning
California's Christmas storm never fully disappeared. Its energy cut off from the jet stream and has been meandering over tropical waters. It'll get reabsorbed this week, bringing a chance of rain (and a few flashy boom booms to SoCal) New Year's Eve/Day.
Here's satellite water vapor imagery:
Here's satellite water vapor imagery:
December 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
California's Christmas storm never fully disappeared. Its energy cut off from the jet stream and has been meandering over tropical waters. It'll get reabsorbed this week, bringing a chance of rain (and a few flashy boom booms to SoCal) New Year's Eve/Day.
Here's satellite water vapor imagery:
Here's satellite water vapor imagery:
December 2025 will end up the warmest in the modern record in much of the West. It's not particularly close in many places.
Salt Lake City is running +13F above normal, smashing December 2014 by more than 5 degrees, the previous record. These temps are typical of early November, not late December.
Salt Lake City is running +13F above normal, smashing December 2014 by more than 5 degrees, the previous record. These temps are typical of early November, not late December.
December 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
December 2025 will end up the warmest in the modern record in much of the West. It's not particularly close in many places.
Salt Lake City is running +13F above normal, smashing December 2014 by more than 5 degrees, the previous record. These temps are typical of early November, not late December.
Salt Lake City is running +13F above normal, smashing December 2014 by more than 5 degrees, the previous record. These temps are typical of early November, not late December.
Reposted by Anthony Edwards
The month-to-date temperature departure from normal for the Contiguous U.S. is +3.9F. If this is how the month ends, December 2025 would finish as the 4th warmest December on record (1895-present). 4 of the top 5 would include 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025. It's as if something has changed. 🤔
December 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The month-to-date temperature departure from normal for the Contiguous U.S. is +3.9F. If this is how the month ends, December 2025 would finish as the 4th warmest December on record (1895-present). 4 of the top 5 would include 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025. It's as if something has changed. 🤔
Three marine warnings for possible waterspouts issued off the Bay Area coastline. Either of these three storm cells could produce a short-lived tornado as they come ashore sometime between now and 7 p.m. #CAwx
December 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Three marine warnings for possible waterspouts issued off the Bay Area coastline. Either of these three storm cells could produce a short-lived tornado as they come ashore sometime between now and 7 p.m. #CAwx
“These additional rains are likely to result in more areas of areal flooding and flash flooding, which will include urban flooding impacts (San Francisco, Sacramento, Chico and Redding all at risk) along with localized mud and landslide activity near areas of higher terrain.”
#CAwx
#CAwx
December 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
“These additional rains are likely to result in more areas of areal flooding and flash flooding, which will include urban flooding impacts (San Francisco, Sacramento, Chico and Redding all at risk) along with localized mud and landslide activity near areas of higher terrain.”
#CAwx
#CAwx
Tornado warning issued in Santa Cruz County www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...
Tornado warning issued in Santa Cruz County
Much of Santa Cruz County was included in the warning.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Tornado warning issued in Santa Cruz County www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...
Continuing coverage of the Christmas storm affecting nearly every corner of California. Another round of enhanced thunderstorms was forecast to sweep through the Bay Area on Thursday afternoon, with a second "surge" of atmospheric river activity posing a "dangerous" flood risk to SoCal. #CAwx
California storm: Flooding in the Bay Area, flight delays, 124,000 PG&E power outages
Another massive storm swept across California. The flash flood warning for San Francisco expired, however the Bay Area is expected to wake up to widespread flooding.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Continuing coverage of the Christmas storm affecting nearly every corner of California. Another round of enhanced thunderstorms was forecast to sweep through the Bay Area on Thursday afternoon, with a second "surge" of atmospheric river activity posing a "dangerous" flood risk to SoCal. #CAwx
San Francisco International Airport gusted to 73 miles per hour early Christmas morning. More strong winds and thunderstorms and expected throughout the day. Catch up here:
California storm: Flooding in the Bay Area, flight delays, 124,000 PG&E power outages
Another massive storm swept across California. The flash flood warning for San Francisco expired, however the Bay Area is expected to wake up to widespread flooding.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
San Francisco International Airport gusted to 73 miles per hour early Christmas morning. More strong winds and thunderstorms and expected throughout the day. Catch up here:
Reposted by Anthony Edwards
Merry Christmas! Thankfully no tornadoes overnight, but it was still a busy night. Widespread 40 to 60 mph gusts and heavy rain caused a lot of roadway flooding and downed trees. Santa Cruz harbor even registered a 91 mph gust! We aren’t done yet. More showers and storms later this afternoon.
December 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Merry Christmas! Thankfully no tornadoes overnight, but it was still a busy night. Widespread 40 to 60 mph gusts and heavy rain caused a lot of roadway flooding and downed trees. Santa Cruz harbor even registered a 91 mph gust! We aren’t done yet. More showers and storms later this afternoon.
Severe thunderstorm right over the Palisades burn scar. Will likely trigger some sort of debris flow, but the degree to which it does remains to be seen.
December 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Severe thunderstorm right over the Palisades burn scar. Will likely trigger some sort of debris flow, but the degree to which it does remains to be seen.
Quick video forecast for the Bay Area as storm activity ramps up Christmas Eve. Have multiple ways of receiving weather warnings tonight. #CAwx
December 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Quick video forecast for the Bay Area as storm activity ramps up Christmas Eve. Have multiple ways of receiving weather warnings tonight. #CAwx
@nws.noaa.gov expanded its Wednesday night tornado risk outlook to include nearly the entire Bay Area.
December 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
@nws.noaa.gov expanded its Wednesday night tornado risk outlook to include nearly the entire Bay Area.
Flash flood warning for parts of Sacramento and Yolo counties
"Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Sacramento, West Sacramento, North Natomas, Rio Linda, Elverta and Raley Field."
#CAwx
"Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Sacramento, West Sacramento, North Natomas, Rio Linda, Elverta and Raley Field."
#CAwx
December 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Flash flood warning for parts of Sacramento and Yolo counties
"Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Sacramento, West Sacramento, North Natomas, Rio Linda, Elverta and Raley Field."
#CAwx
"Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Sacramento, West Sacramento, North Natomas, Rio Linda, Elverta and Raley Field."
#CAwx
Bay Area residents awoke to blue skies Wednesday after a stormy night, but the weather service said another round of rain and wind is inbound tonight
“If you slept through it, congratulations, you sleep better than most people ... We’re gonna be dealing with that again tonight. So, be prepared.”
“If you slept through it, congratulations, you sleep better than most people ... We’re gonna be dealing with that again tonight. So, be prepared.”
Next storm will land in Bay Area soon — with potential for more severe impacts. Here's the timeline
The Bay Area faces a renewed risk of wind, rain and severe thunderstorms through Christmas as another storm spins offshore.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Bay Area residents awoke to blue skies Wednesday after a stormy night, but the weather service said another round of rain and wind is inbound tonight
“If you slept through it, congratulations, you sleep better than most people ... We’re gonna be dealing with that again tonight. So, be prepared.”
“If you slept through it, congratulations, you sleep better than most people ... We’re gonna be dealing with that again tonight. So, be prepared.”
Tonight is about as good as it gets for Bay Area coastal tornado chances: Triple point, solid shear and fast storm motions.
The triple point is the point is a key boundary between air masses (where the cold, warm and occluded fronts meet) and is a favored location for tornado development.
The triple point is the point is a key boundary between air masses (where the cold, warm and occluded fronts meet) and is a favored location for tornado development.
December 24, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Tonight is about as good as it gets for Bay Area coastal tornado chances: Triple point, solid shear and fast storm motions.
The triple point is the point is a key boundary between air masses (where the cold, warm and occluded fronts meet) and is a favored location for tornado development.
The triple point is the point is a key boundary between air masses (where the cold, warm and occluded fronts meet) and is a favored location for tornado development.
California storm live updates: Updated timeline for worst impacts; 100,000 PG&E customers without power www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...
California storm: Updated timeline for worst impacts; 100,000 PG&E customers without power
A massive rainstorm is sweeping across Southern California on a busy travel day. Parts of Orange County were ordered to evacuate amid debris flow risk, while officials warn of rockslides.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
California storm live updates: Updated timeline for worst impacts; 100,000 PG&E customers without power www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...
Westbound Interstate 80 traffic over Donner Pass being held at Truckee. Massive line of cars during a busy Christmas Eve travel day. #CAwx
December 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Westbound Interstate 80 traffic over Donner Pass being held at Truckee. Massive line of cars during a busy Christmas Eve travel day. #CAwx
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL LOS ANGELES COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
California.
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
California.
December 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL LOS ANGELES COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
California.
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
California.