1982 -- A fierce storm closed the Golden Gate Bridge for only the third time in history. 5" to 11" of rain fell on the area resulting in mudslides, 30 fatalities, and $300 million damage.

2010 -- An unusually long-lived lake effect snow event occurred to start 2010. By the time the snow ended on the 5th, snowfall totals of 1 1/2 to 2' were observed.