Conditions as of Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 8:31 AM PT
Today's Weather — Lower Russian River
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 5:57 AM PT — Cody's morning report · Source: NWS Area Forecast Discussion
Morning, neighbors
Cool and dry is the story for the Lower Russian River and Sonoma County today. Morning lows are in the upper 30s to middle 40s in the inland valleys, with highs staying a touch below seasonal — upper 60s to lower 70s inland around Santa Rosa, and upper 50s to lower 60s at the immediate coast. Expect some morning stratus and high clouds sticking around into the evening, with light winds and a gentle onshore push later today. Gusts could reach about 20 mph along favored coastal spots and through gaps and passes.
Heads up at the coast: high astronomical tides plus surge are bringing minor to moderate coastal flooding at high tide for Pacific Coast and Bayshore locations through the week. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect through Saturday for parts of the North Bay coast — give low-lying shoreline spots some room at high tide.
Looking ahead, troughing keeps us cool and a bit gloomy into Friday, with highs in the middle 60s to lower 70s inland. Halloween weekend rain chances stay low, around 10 to 30%, and most of the North Bay looks to stay dry — even the reasonable worst case is only around a tenth of an inch here. Rain chances return early to mid next week, but timing is genuinely uncertain right now as models wrestle with a cut-off low in the Pacific.
Bottom line: a calm, cool fall day locally — watch high tide at the coast, and keep an eye on that fuzzy rain signal for next week.
Weather Outlooks
Last checked Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 8:31 AM PT — NOAA Climate Prediction Center 6–10 day outlooks · More outlooks at CPC
Precipitation Outlook
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Latest Critical NWS Alerts
Last checked Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 8:31 AM PT
Other NWS Alerts & Advisories
Last checked Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 8:31 AM PT — advisories, statements and other notices that don't meet the critical bar
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 12:20AM PDT until October 31 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Wed, Oct 28 · 12:20 AM – Sat, Oct 31 · 6:00 PM PT
* WHAT...Up to 1.9 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
What: Up to 1.9 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
Where: Bay Shoreline locations of San Pablo Bay, San Francisco Bay, and Monterey Bay.
When: Until 6 PM PDT Saturday.
Impacts: High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. More substantial impacts are expected along bayshore Marin County where increased flooding is anticipated across low lying areas.
Additional Details: At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 12:56 PM Wednesday 10/28, 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 01:43 PM Thursday 10/29, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 02:39 PM Friday 10/30, and 1.1 feet above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 03:44 PM on Saturday 10/31. These predictions include up to 1.2 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Source: weather.gov
Roads & Hazards
Last checked Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 8:31 AM PT — West County & the Coastal Range · County reports and the Sonoma County road closure map
Seasonal: Vacation Beach Summer Crossing — closed for the season; returns next summer.
Fire Weather & PSPS
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:59 AM PT — Fire Weather Outlook
Risk is low across the North Bay today: cooler and moister with showers and a chance of thunderstorms. PG&E's 7-day outlook lists Sonoma, Lake, and Napa as PSPS Elevated for Fri Oct 23 – Sat Oct 24 (elevated only — no Watch or Warning, and no event declared). The one offshore wind event on the horizon stays up near Redding this weekend.
Lake Sonoma
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:00 AM PT — Outflow from Warm Springs Dam, the main feeder to the lower Russian River
105 cfs
current outflow
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