Weather

First rain of the season adds up to just over a quarter of an inch

InMenlo weather watcher Dennis Nugent's new digital gauge recorded 0.26" as of 4:00 this afternoon — the first of the 2026/27 season which runs from

by Linda Hubbard
on October 22, 2026

Spotted: Rainbow before the rain began

It's cloudy and drizzly with InMenlo weather watcher Dennis Nugent reporting 0.25" of rain so far today (to be updated later) — the first of

by Linda Hubbard
on October 22, 2026

Take steps to prepare for El Niño at event on October 17

On Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 to 11:30 am, learn how you can prepare yourself and your neighborhood for the impending El Niño atmospheric rivers

by Contributed Content
on October 13, 2026

Menlo Park proactively prepares for winter storms — steps residents can take

The City of Menlo Park is proactively preparing its infrastructure, facilities and response operations for a potentially significant winter storm season while encouraging residents to

by Contributed Content
on October 4, 2026

Annual rainfall in Menlo Park makes for a decent year at 22.30″

It's been some time since Menlo Park saw rain drops hitting the street — last April to be exact, according to InMenlo weather watcher Dennis

by Linda Hubbard
on September 30, 2026

Incredible sunsets grace the skies above Atherton and Menlo Park

Look upward last night (July 13) and you were treated to some colorful sunsets overhead. A number of InMenlo readers sent in photos. Credits from

by Linda Hubbard
on July 14, 2026

A bit of rain falls on Menlo Park during Monday evening commute

Motorists traveling to and from Menlo Park during the evening commute on Monday needed to turn on their windshield wipers — even if just briefly.

by Linda Hubbard
on June 9, 2026

More rain falls on Menlo Park — in May!

Morning rain made for a bit of a soggy commute in Menlo Park. Clouds continue into the afternoon — without measurable precipitation. InMenlo weather watcher

by Linda Hubbard
on May 28, 2026

Rain continues to fall on Menlo Park today

In what seems like a regular occurrence, rain again fell on Menlo Park. InMenlo weather watcher's digital gauge registered .55" as of 3:00 pm today,

by Linda Hubbard
on April 22, 2026

Rain falls on Menlo Park on Monday and Tuesday

Update as of 4:30 pm: 0.81"on Tuesday the 21st, bringing the season-to-date to 21.57". InMenlo weather watcher Dennis Nugent's digital gauge registered 0.76" on Monday,

by Linda Hubbard
on April 21, 2026