Mark Tamayo

Mark Tamayo

Meteorologist

Mark has worked at KTVU since 2009.  Some of the biggest events he has covered have been the 2014 Napa Earthquake and the 2017 North Bay Fires. 

Mark’s career has solely been focused in California.  His first job was at KVIQ in Eureka.  He then ventured south to work at KSBW in Salinas. He eventually returned to the Bay Area to work at KRON.

Mark grew up in the Bay Area.  His family called Corte Madera home for many years. 

Mark studied journalism at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.  After graduation, he decided to pursue a meteorology degree at San Francisco State University. 

While working at KTVU, Mark provided continuous breaking news coverage following the 2014 Napa Earthquake.  He also provided critical weather information during the 2017 North Bay firestorm. 

Mark loves the infinite adventures that can be found in the Bay Area.  Those adventures could be a road trip to a small town and talking to the locals, discovering a running trail, or salmon fishing in the ocean.  He enjoys surfing at a local beach, riding his mountain bike on Mt. Tamalpais, and taking his young daughter to the neighborhood park with his wife.   

The latest from Mark Tamayo

What is an atmospheric river?

The federal government estimates that atmospheric rivers have been associated with $1 billion of damage every year, with 80% of the flood damage in California.

Stronger winds boosting Bay Area fire danger

Last Friday’s system had a winter flavor with steady downpours in parts of the Bay Area and a fresh blanket of Sierra snow.  We might not be on a straight track toward winter just yet.  A couple of wind events will dry out Northern California and increase the fire danger.

Mavericks rescue team trains for big surf

The Mavericks Rescue Team is a tight-knit group of eight volunteer locals sharing a passion for the ocean. They devote their time and energy to learning more about the best rescue practices in big surf.

Wet week ahead with tempest trouble on Tuesday

It's been a very wet winter so far, and it's only getting wetter. The upcoming forecast for the week of March 12 has all the Bay Area winter classics: wet, windy, and a whole lot of rain with another atmospheric river.