Last updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 1:07AM GMT
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Here’s how the news is developing.
Feb 16, 2026, 7:34 PM GMT
PG&E using AI to help determine where to send crews during storm
Pacific Gas & Electric said in a news release that it was using artificial intelligence and machine-learning enhanced weather models to help determine where to send crews and equipment like power poles and transformers ahead of the storm. The utility company stressed that, unlike most winter storms, the anticipated weather event will “progress in several phases,” with multiple storm systems moving through the region that will likely intensify the risks from wind, rain and snow.
Meanwhile, California’s Office of Emergency Services said it is placing fire and rescue personnel and resources in areas most at risk for flooding, mud and debris flows.
Feb 16, 2026, 7:55 PM GMT
Oakland, SF and San Jose airports experiencing travel delays
As of 9:15 a.m., Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport is reporting 13 flight delays and four cancellations.
San Francisco International Airport is reporting 99 delays and two flight cancellations.
San Jose Mineta International Airport has 11 delays, and four cancellations.
Feb 16, 2026, 5:03 PM GMT
All lanes shut down on westbound 580 at MacArthur Blvd. in Oakland
All lanes of westbound 580 at MacArthur Blvd. in Oakland are shut down as of 9 a.m.. A car hydroplaned and crashed into two other vehicles. Traffic is delayed to Estudillo Avenue.
Feb 16, 2026, 3:50 PM GMT
SFO reports at least 73 flight delays due to wet weather
San Francisco International Airports is experiencing dozens of flight delays due to the wet weather.
As of 7:30 a.m., SFO is reporting 73 delays. This includes flights to and from SFO.
There are at least 3 flight cancellations.