JANUARY 13, 2023
11:15 A.M. UPDATE
CURRENT CONDITIONS
The next storms are arriving now. According to the National Weather Service, you can expect multiple rounds of rain today and throughout the weekend, with thunderstorms possible. These storms will bring moderate rain, more gusty winds, and the ongoing risk of potential flooding. The initial predictions seem to indicate that flood risk over the weekend remains low in Palo Alto, but please keep sandbags in case they are needed. Staff will be monitoring creek levels. Prepare for potential power outages, downed trees, and adverse driving conditions. Staff are ready to respond quickly to any weather-related incidents. It’s important to remain alert and aware of the forecasts, as conditions can change rapidly. For the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, visit www.weather.gov/mtr.
Page Mill Road is closed again in Los Altos Hills today for sinkhole repairs. The Town of Los Altos Hills is having to close a small portion of Page Mill Road today until 5 p.m. today to repair a sinkhole that formed during the storms. The repairs, and road closure, began yesterday. To view the detours they’ve set in place, see their map here.
Colder temperatures forecasted into next week and beyond; Palo Alto and other locations to warm up through the weekend. National Weather Service forecast suggests colder temperatures are headed our way. A list of Santa Clara County warming center locations can be found
here or call 2-1-1. Palo Alto locations for residents looking to warm up, recharge devices, check weather conditions and connect with other neighbors include most Palo Alto libraries. Libraries are open today and Saturday during
normal operating hours, the Lucie Stern Community Center, Community Room is available on Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Mitchell Park Community Center, Oak Room is available on Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Select open space preserve trail closures continue, and Cubberley tennis courts closed. Storm-related trail closures continue to be in effect at Foothills Nature Preserve and Arastradero Preserve. Before visiting, please check the website for current conditions and closures. The tennis courts at Cubberley will remain closed until fence repairs can be made.
Report road and other conditions. Thank you to the community for reporting road conditions and other storm related information to us. Please use Palo Alto 311 at www.cityofpaloalto.org/311 or call us at the phone numbers listed on this page if you see any concerns while out and about in the community.
STREET CLOSURES IN EFFECT
All Palo Alto roadways are currently open.
Driving safety reminder: If power outages continue, remember that street signals may be out as well. Treat dark signalized intersections as four-way stops. And as always when driving in inclement weather, please slow down, turn on your headlights, and allow for increased braking distance.
