This week, this precipitation is prompting preparation. We live on the top of a mountain, so were making sure we have extra gas for the generator far from town. Ive seen an increased number of accidents already when it started raining this morning. And well be ready for whatever comes our way. Reporter from roof leaks to new puddles to gav nate, the rain can be a nuisance but breathing new life into the river and temporary quenching the south bays thirst. Chp officers are out here patrolling highway 17 right now. They tell me that they want to remind you to drive slower and also try to keep a distance of five car lengths between you and the car in front of you. Reporting live at the highway 17 summit, Marianne Favro, nbc bay area news. We see that chp cruiser behind you. From 17 lets go to 880. A live look in fremont. Its sluggish to say the least. The evening commute much slower tonight. This is the nimitz freeway. Well have the update in a moment, but lets check in with the forecast