Snow in San Francisco?

For the first time in 35 years:

There have been snowflakes on Twin Peaks as recently as 2009, and flurries peppered even lower spots in San Francisco in 1988, '89 and '98.

But the gold standard of true snowfall is to have it hit sea level - and to stick long enough to make a snowman. That hasn't happened since Feb. 5, 1976.
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If the storm hits California with its expected frosty ferocity by then, daytime highs will drop to the 40s and showers will start. By late Friday night, after a couple of days of frigid sogginess, the stage should be set for a traditional winter wonderland.

If the thermometer in San Francisco dips into the mid- to upper 30s as expected after dark, rain continues to fall and the earth stays chilled so it won't melt everything hitting it, there should be snow everywhere from the Financial District to the Sunset, forecasters say.

As for higher Bay Area spots such as Mount Diablo, Mount Hamilton and Mount Tamalpais, which sported snow blankets last weekend - count on a repeat show of the same, forecasters said. Mount Diablo alone had 8 inches of snow Friday.
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Previous snowfall at sea level in San Francisco:

Dec. 25, 1856 2.5 inches

June 12, 1868 2 inches

Dec. 31, 1882 3.5 inches

Feb. 7, 1884 1.5 inches

Feb. 5, 1887 3.7 inches (most snow ever recorded in the city)

Jan. 16, 1888 0.1 of an inch

March 3, 1896 1 inch (latest ever)

Dec. 11, 1932 0.8 of an inch

Jan. 15, 1952 0.3 of an inch

Jan. 21, 1962 2 inches

Feb. 5, 1976 1 inch
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February 5, 1887: The photo was taken on Shotwell Street between 22nd and 24th. I'm betting those houses look almost exactly the same now, with a few more cars parked in front.

More photos here.

I really love global warming. It snowed here yesterday for the third time this winter.