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An arctic air mass is roaring out of the West Coast today, leaving room for a weak high-pressure system that will bring mostly quiet weather on Wednesday. But just over the western sky, a low-pressure system is spinning toward California. Clouds will roll into the Peninsula this afternoon and blanket most of the Bay Area by tonight. Northwest winds will then steadily pick up on Thursday as the system curls into the Golden State, hoisting chances for rain across the wider Bay Area as early as midnight on Friday. This will mark the start of two rounds of rain, snow and winds that will impact Northern California over the weekend. A timeline for this week’s rain chances The low-pressure system will slowly approach California on Wednesday afternoon and raise cloudy skies across the Bay Area. Depending on the timing of these clouds and how much sunlight manages to break through, daytime temperatures will largely be confined to the upper 50s to lower 60s across the Peninsula, North … [Read more...] about Rainy weather is headed to the Bay Area this week. Here’s a timeline of impacts

Bookies have slashed odds on next month ending as the coldest February on record as temperatures continue to fall. Leading bookmaker Coral has cut their odds to 6-4 (from 3-1) and also goes 5-4 that this winter finishes as the coldest since records began. It comes as it was announced that another freezing week is on the cards for Brits, who may also face a "snow bomb" similar to the Beast from the East. READ MORE: Met Office issues Beast from the East prediction as maps show exact date snow 'hits UK' "It has been a chilly January for large parts of the month, and unfortunately our betting suggests things are not going to get warmer in February. We have slashed the odds on the month ending as a record-cold February," said Coral's John Hill. A rare amber weather warning for cold weather ended on Sunday (January 29), after being extended for a fourth time by the UK Health Security Agency. Weather maps from WXCharts have suggested there could be a chance of snowfall … [Read more...] about Brits brace for ‘snow bomb’ as bookies slash weather odds on ‘coldest February on record’

UPDATE: Feb. 1, 3:30 p.m. CT More than 347,000 Texans are without power Wednesday afternoon, according to the website Poweroutage.us , as ice from the winter storm continues to take down power lines across North and Central Texas. Poweroutage.us shows that two utility providers, Austin Energy and Oncor, account for around 270,000 outages alone. Austin Energy is the City of Austin's utility provider; Oncor provides power for a wide swath of North and Northeast Texas, according to the company's service area map. --- End of Update --- A giant winter storm that has been blanketing North and Central Texas in ice and snow has knocked out power for more than 140,000 Texans as of Wednesday morning. Austin Energy, the City of Austin's utility provider, reported that 140,000-plus customers are experiencing power outages as of 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. "Ice is bringing down power lines and tree limbs. Crews are facing icy roads & frozen equipment making it difficult … [Read more...] about More than 300,000 Texans without power as ice storm wallops grid

The atmospheric rivers that pummeled California are a far cry from what a series of extreme storms could potentially bring, climate scientist Daniel Swain said at a legislative hearing on Wednesday that explored the impacts of the recent storm sequence. “We're nowhere near the kinds of events that we think are possible in a warming climate,” said Swain, a researcher at UCLA and The Nature Conservancy. Climate change is increasing the odds that severe storms, like what Californians encountered, will happen more frequently. A warmer atmosphere can hold onto more water, which can translate to stronger storms and heavier downpours. “There's about a two in three chance of seeing an event that is about 20 or 30% larger than what we just experienced over the next forty years or so,” Swain said, noting that there is still uncertainty with the numbers. The risk is an upgrade from a 50-50 chance that Swain and colleagues reported previously. Such an event would be comparable to the … [Read more...] about Recent rains are ‘nowhere near’ what California might see in the future, climate expert says

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 1 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. New Zealand's Northland region lifted a state of emergency declaration Wednesday after an overnight storm didn't turn out as bad as feared. A heavy rain warning for Auckland was also lifted, although a state of emergency remained in place for the nation's largest city after record rainfall and flooding on Friday killed four people and caused widespread disruption. Weather forecasters had predicted another night of heavy rain . Ron Devlin, the regional manager for Fire and Emergency New Zealand, told reporters that crews had dealt with more than 50 weather-related callouts Wednesday morning in and around Auckland. "But I want to stress the rain didn’t reach the point that was predicted, which is a great thing, and so we’re quite comfortable with the amount of events that we’re attending," Devlin … [Read more...] about New Zealand lifts state of emergency declaration as rain eases

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is not expecting any tropical cyclones or low-pressure areas until the weekend, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Thursday. “As of present, we don’t see any tropical cyclone or even low-pressure area around the Philippine Area of Responsibility that could enter until the weekend,” Benison Estareja said partly in Filipino during a public weather forecast. Estareja, however, reiterated that the country is expecting one tropical cyclone for the month of February. Pagasa said the entire country is expecting generally fair weather on Thursday. JMS Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful. … [Read more...] about Pagasa: Expect tropical cyclone-free PH until weekend

Many mortgage repayments have gone up in recent months (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The base rate was raised many times in 2022 and is currently at 3.5 percent with the bank expected to continue to increase the rate. The central bank is meeting this Thursday to discuss raising the base rate with some expecting it to rise to four percent meaning mortgage repayments could go up too. Related articles TV licence explained - Simple steps to claim refund worth £159 UK’s 'best buy savings account’ turns £10k into £12,402 Those on fixed rate mortgages are protected from the interest rate increases for the term of their mortgage. But those who are coming to the end of their term may be … [Read more...] about Warning to fixed rate mortgage holders about as interest rates continue to rise

Interactive Investor expert on decision to raise interest rates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Personal finance comparison site finder.com brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss the central bank’s options over the base rate. Out of the 11 panellists, 82 percent of those surveyed believed a 0.50 hike to interest rates is likely while two experts believe a 0.25 percent rise is possible. In the last year, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has chosen to increase the country’s base rate nine consecutive times. Related articles ‘Scandal' as HMRC forces pension savers to pay tax they don't even owe Premium Bonds winners for February 2023 announced The base … [Read more...] about Bank of England ‘stuck between rock and hard place’ ahead of interest rate rise

It’s obvious that when temperatures drop and winter weather arrives you’ll need to put away your shorts and T-shirt and go for pants and a thick coat. But the decision to swap out your vehicle’s all-season tires for winter tires isn’t so clear-cut. Some drivers put too much faith in a single tire type to handle every temperature and surface condition, while others want to avoid the time and added expense of switching to a dedicated winter tire. What is for certain is that a good winter tire will always outperform an all-season tire in snowy, icy conditions and be the safer alternative. Edmunds’ experts explain the importance of winter tires and offer advice on when to use them and how much you should pay. ALL-SEASON VERSUS WINTER TIRES All-season tires, which come standard on most vehicles, are designed to function in a wide range of temperatures on a variety of surfaces. Think of the phrase “jack of all trades, master of none” and you’ve got the idea for all-season tires. … [Read more...] about Edmunds: Why you need winter tires

Today is Groundhog Day in North America. If one of these cute rodents emerges and sees its shadow, it’s a sign that spring is still weeks away. From cows lying down (indication of rain) or the movement of swallows (sign of summer) there’s a tradition of using animals to predict the weather. The Full Moon might be linked with howling wolves. But this weekend, it awakens a creative process that promises positive transformation. Read more horoscopes on MailOnline . What will February 2nd 2023 bring for MY star sign? Oscar Cainer (pictured) tells all. Today is Groundhog Day in North America ARIES March 21 - April 20 Wonder Woman, Superman, Spider-Man, Elektra... we can hardly move for superhero films. Still, the pandemic reminds us of what heroism looks like in the real world. Its heroes don’t wear capes, and can’t fly, vanish into thin air or outsmart evil villains — they’re just selfless people who work hard, in difficult circumstances, for the benefit of … [Read more...] about My Daily Horoscope: What will February 2nd 2023 bring for MY star sign? Oscar Cainer tells all