Winter weather safety in Menlo Park

Published on January 16, 2024

Staying up to date with reputable weather forecasts

Based on forecasts from the Climate Prediction Center, Menlo Park can expect heavier winter weather conditions this season. Safety is our community’s top priority and we want to help you best prepare for potential incoming storms and emergencies.

A major part of staying prepared for winter weather is knowing when storms will occur. Residents can plan ahead for weather events with the help of accurate forecasting sources. We encourage our community to stay tuned to the following reputable weather forecast sources so they can anticipate changes in the weather and prepare accordingly. 

• Visit the National Weather Service for the latest weather forecast information.
• Visit the San Francisquito Creek Levels monitoring site from City of Palo Alto.
• Visit the San Francisquito Creek Rain and Streamflow Gages site from San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority. 
• Monitor the Atherton Channel upstream of Caltrain sensor from OneShoreline. 
• Receive emergency alerts via SMC Alert: Sign up at menlopark.gov/SMCAlert