Heavy rain, gusty winds and high tides could cause ponding on the Embarcadero; expect delays and take care near the waterfront.

Board member Tony Lau said the weather won't impact the significance of the celebration for the Chinatown community.

The National Weather Service forecast for the greater San Francisco Bay Area for Tuesday calls for up to 100 percent chances of rain throughout the day.

San Francisco and San Mateo counties are the focus of a flood advisory issued at 4:19 a.m. on Monday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect until 6:15 a.m.

A series of cold fronts are expected to bring heavy snow to parts of the Bay Area.

A cold winter storm will soak the Bay Area and dump multiple feet of snow on the Sierra Nevada, boosting California’s snowpack, while raising concerns over travel and potential flooding.

In just the past 24 hours, Marin was drenched with 3 inches of rain, while San Jose and San Francisco saw nearly 1.5 inches.

Crews are out in force in San Francisco on Tuesday where a storm blew through in the early morning hours, sending trees tumbling down in some areas.

In San Francisco, there is already concern about potential impacts from rain and winds during the storms expected this week. San Francisco’s Department of Emergency Management said it has been coordinating with the National Weather Service and other agencies since earlier this week to prepare for the storms.

The Bay Area is starting the weekend with a nice dose of sunshine and more dry skies Saturday for Valentine’s Day. Rain returns on Sunday and will stay with us for several days