Full Notification

JANUARY 14, 2023

10:10 A.M. UPDATE 

CURRENT CONDITIONS 

Be prepared for another wet, windy weekend. According to the National Weather Service, you can expect multiple rounds of rain 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 despite water flowing through our creeks, flood risk over the weekend remains low in Palo Alto, but please keep sandbags just 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.  

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 

Road closures may come and go as standing water ponds and drains on certain roadways throughout the weekend. Current closures in effect: 

• West Bayshore Road between Loma Verde Avenue and Fabian Way is closed due to flooding. 

• East Bayshore Road between Elwell Court and San Antonio Road is closed due to flooding. 

Be alert as road conditions can change quickly. 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. 

REMINDERS

• Need to warm up? Here are some public places open this weekend. If you would like a place to warm up, recharge devices, check weather conditions, and connect with neighbors, all Palo Alto libraries are open today during their normal operating hours. On Sunday, the Community Room at the Lucie Stern Community Center will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Monday, the Oak Room at the Mitchell Park Community Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a list of other warming center locations throughout Santa Clara County, call 2-1-1 or visit this webpage. 

• 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.