Looks like SR-1 between Mill Valley and Muir Beach is going to be closed for a couple of months due to the road washing out (photo via CHP). Bummer.

We'll be playing at the Western tonight!

7:09am - UPDATE: All schools in the Shoreline Unified School District are closed today as well as Papermill Creek. The Panoramic Highway is closed due to mudslides. Route 1 from Mill Valley to Muir Beach is closed until 2015 because the road has washed out completely in places.

Shoreline Unified Schools closed today, Friday, due to road closures and flooding in the area.

panoramic hwy closed mudslides

2:35pm - via Point Reyes Light: "Platform Bridge Road is now closed. As is Sir Francis Drake from Olema to Lagunitas."

From Firechief Kenny Stevens via Next Door re Panoramic closure in Stinson Beach.

Went down town PR. It looked like a normal to heavier, rainy winter day to me...except businesses were closed, closing early etc. Is this due to the storm, or storm hype? Or is it just that the out of town "local" work force can't get here to run the town?

Rainy Day Quick Quiz: What is special about this photo? (Thx Ciara)

do you cover stinson?

The bridge in the reservoir is once again fully submerged!

It really does feel like winter now. And Love Field Lake is back! #marinstorm

I need to be in Petaluma this afternoon. Anybody know if there are problems getting there? Flooding or downed trees? Thanks

10:32am - Shorty just reported on KWMR that there is some flooding happening in front of Perry's in IP on Sir Francis Drake. If you have a low clearance car, be careful.

Forest Knolls bridge ~9:30 am

Christian, thank you for keeping us all updated, this is such a wonderful resource. You and KWMR have our backs!

10:01am - Mesa Road in Point Reyes is now flooded. Power is also out over there. Route One between Point Reyes and Olema is officially closed. The campground has been evacuated. Thanks to @evaughanlee for photo.

8:21am - Large amount of water reported between Point Reyes and Olema. Do not try and pass through. The campground is starting to flood and they may have to evacuate.

8:03am - Highway 1 south of Tomales is flooded.

From the face of Inverness Mesa - good morning!

It's official now: "FLASH FLOOD WARNING issued for Marin and Sonoma county. Heavy rain/flooding can potentially cause mudslides. Be alert."

The atmospheric river continues to run. Lights are flickering in Inverness, Dillon Beach Road at Rt. 1 is closed. Trees are down on Panaromic Highway and on Lucas Valley Road but both appear to be open. Don't drive unless it's an emergency, keep your radio tuned to KWMR for updates.

According to forecasts: "Worst part of the storm hit heart of Bay Area around 11AM THU." Solid rain happening right now in Inverness, not much wind, twitter and the scanner are quiet. How is everyone holding up out there?

Blurred Photo Trivia: Who is this yellow jacketed man who will be very busy tomorrow?

Via the West Marin Citizen: "Jeannie Moody calling from Shoreline Unified School District to let you know that all schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday. It is has not been determined yet if Friday is opening or not. The board meeting scheduled for tomorrow night has been rescheduled for the 18th same time same place just the week later on next Thursday."

I'm putting together a 'quick reference' page for emergency resources in West Marin. In the comments here (or contact me directly), let me know what other resources should be on this list. Thanks.

http://thewestmarinfeed.com/re...

"Hi, we have sand and sandbags available at the county fire stations in west marin. (Woodacre, Pt. Reyes, Tomales) for anyone that needs them." from Scott Pederson

From Supervisor Susan Adams: URGENT ALERT: Prepare for high winds and rain

Nasty storm coming our way Wednesday and Thursday

The County has been out clearing and performing maintenance in anticipation of the winter storm season; it's time for all of us to secure our own space! Take a look around your home now to make sure your flashlights and batteries are working, you have water and emergency food, and that your gutters, drains and culverts are clean and working. Check drainage pipes, and trim precarious branches if you can. If you live near a storm drain, please help to make sure leaves are not covering the grate and that street gutters are clear. The coming storm is projected to bring heavy rain and wind, power outages are possible. Sounds like it will be wild out there with wind and rain! Remember to drive safely on Thursday, or better yet, if you don't have to be on the roads - stay home!

7:47am Via Burton - "If anybody is near Tomales Bay right now, a boat hit-and run accident just occurred and the perpetrator needs to be brought to justice as the victim is being rushed to the hospital."

If anybody is near Tomales Bay right now, a boat hit-and run accident just occurred and the perpetrator needs to be brought to justice as the victim is being rushed to the hospital.

Spotted yesterday by The Marshall Store. I think there may be a boat under that mast. #daveyjoneslocker

8:49am - There is a significant rock slide on the Point Reyes/Petaluma road this morning. Be aware, drive safely. If anyone gets a picture of it, please send it over.

"There is a sailboat that came loose from it's mooring washed up in the cove between teacher's beach and shell one. It has a mustard colored hull. I couldn't get to the stern to see the name, but the number on the bow is CF 2313 GS." thanks SK

Christmas West Marin style. Santa arrives at Nick's Cove on a beautiful Sunday evening.

I don't know if the owners have already been notified, but there is a sailboat that came loose from it's mooring washed up in the cove between teacher's beach and shell one. It has a mustard colored hull. I couldn't get to the stern to see the name, but the number on the bow is CF 2313 GS.

Wednesday evening's storm looks powerful with high winds and heavy rain. Expect power outages, trees down and some small mud slides. Prepare now!

Be prepared, this sounds like a pretty major storm with heavy winds and flooding possible. Please share with others.

"THIS STORM IS ALSO FORECAST TO PRODUCE STRONG AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS. SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND BECOME STRONG AND GUSTY BY WEDNESDAY NIGHT. STRONGEST WINDS ARE CURRENTLY EXPECTED FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH MIDDAY THURSDAY."

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/data/M...

The 44th annual Dance Palace Holiday Crafts Fair is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with handmade arts and crafts, jewelry, textiles, artwork, ceramics, cards and more, plus food and drinks for purchase from The Farmer's Wife, at the community center in Point Reyes Station. Support your local artists!

Think Blue Marin: "We've had an exciting couple of weeks on Lagunitas Creek with lots of both rain and fish. In that time we've received over eight inches of rain and Lagunitas Creek flows increased from 20 cubic feet per second to a peak of 1,800 cfs. During a break in the rain on Monday we observed 63 coho, 28 Chinook, and one chum salmon."

http://www.marinwater.org/Blog...

Join us even if it's raining!

The Toby's Christmas is tonight! Santa arrives at 5:30pm.

Question: In what year do you think this boat will dislodge from the sandbar due to rising sea levels? #canaryincoalmine

From Eric Ettlinger at MMWD Today at 9:51 AM

We've had an exciting couple of weeks on Lagunitas Creek with lots of both rain and fish. In that time we've received over eight inches of rain and Lagunitas Creek flows increased from 20 cubic feet per second to a peak of 1,800 cfs. During a break in the rain on Monday we observed 63 coho, 28 Chinook, and one a chum salmon.

The stats for the season so far include:
· 117 coho, 74 Chinook, and two chum salmon
· 24 coho redds (gravel nests), 20 Chinook redds, one chum redd, and nine redds we couldn't classify
Our coho observations are far above average for this early in December and we've already seen the second-highest number of Chinook recorded for the creek.

Not only have the numbers been unusual, but so have the interactions between salmon species. On Monday we saw a male chum salmon attempting to spawn with a female Chinook (see the photo here). This confused fish was driving off three male Chinook salmon and even biting and wounding the female, presumably because he occasionally mistook her for a male. These species can't hybridize, so hopefully the female Chinook survived the encounter and eventually spawned with her own kind. Male coho have also been seen attempting to spawn with female Chinook, maybe because these extra-large females are simply irresistible.

Today we observed salmon jumping through Roy's Pools (at the western edge of the San Geronimo Golf Course), at The Inkwells (the confluence of San Geronimo and Lagunitas Creeks), and spawning at the Leo T. Cronin Fish Viewing Area. We're hoping flows will recede enough to get into the creek on December 9, but if anyone sees salmon before then, particularly in Devil's Gulch and San Geronimo Creek, please share your observations in the comments section of this blog post: http://www.marinwater.org/blog.


Eric Ettlinger
Aquatic Ecologist


220 Nellen Avenue
Corte Madera, CA 94925
t 415-945-1193
f 415-945-1171
eettlinger@marinwater.org

Major high tide today on Tomales Bay. This is a dock near Chicken Ranch. #thetideishigh #butimholdingon

The Citizen needs to rise to the level of basic jouralistic standards. It just plagerized Guy Kovner of the Press Democrat, character by character. Checked with him, he did not know they had done it or offer any permission to republish his writing. Example:

The plaintiffs' action does not need a judge's approval and while they technically have the right to renew their case in the future, Heather Bussing, an Occidental attorney and Empire College of Law instructor, said that was unlikely. "“ Press Democrat, Nov. 2, 2014

The plaintiffs' action does not need a judge's approval and while they technically have the right to renew their case in the future, Heather Bussing, an Occidental attorney and Empire College of Law instructor, said that was unlikely. "“ Citizen November 4, 2014

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/h...

A full house tonight at the Inverness Association meeting to discuss the 'Hidden Dragon' house plan on Balboa. Kathy Maxwell expresses her concern about the scale of the house.

A community meeting about the proposed development at 135 Balboa Avenue, including a presentation by the owners, a Q&A session and a discussion, starts at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Inverness Yacht Club. Hosted by the Inverness Association. Unfortunately the owners of 135 Balboa won't be there this evening, but may still come to another meeting in the future.

CHP hiding out by the reservoir, half a mile before Nicasio Valley Rd coming from PR.

10:02pm - Power is being reported out in parts of Inverness Park. You can get up-to-date info here: http://www.pge.com/myhome/outa...

Does anyone know if the Tomales curve on Highway 1 near town is passable?

7:11am - Weather Services issues "significant weather advisory" for Marin re new storm moving in with rain, wind, maybe hail and thunder

7:05am - Needless to say, the roads are extremely wet this morning. Please drive safe, look out for flooding.

Are schools both open ? I haven't heard anything different, but this storm was pretty wild last night.

Tree down on Drakes View Drive. Road is closed for at least an hour, probably more.

8:18pm - Just heard there is a tree down with live wires on Drake's View Drive in Inverness Park. If you're in the area, be extremely careful.

7:54pm - The storm window is open. The rain is thick. How is everyone doing out there?

7:36pm - If you have shoes on the porch, I'd bring them in before going to bed. We're about to get our rain on.

The Point Reyes lighthouse was lit for the first time 144 years ago today! Happy Birthday! - via Point Reyes NPS

What if West Marin ranchers and farmers had the support of technology and people who know technology in securing their operations for future generations?

4:41pm - Heard a rumor that folks spotted a baby whale swimming off of Chicken Ranch this afternoon. Did anyone else hear this? Or see the whale?

A big Oak came down on Balboa Ave. last night taking out a Volvo. Pacific Slope Tree Co. was on the scene this morning cleaning it up. With the rain comes the mud. (Thx élan)

Just had a fantastic latte from June at the new Saltwater cafe (assist from Leroux). Equator coffee! Sandwiches! Soup! Check it out!

The Inverness boat is cool, but is it one of the world's most amazing abandoned sights? I'm not so sure. Seems like there should be more news then that today.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/sli...