Sandhya Patel
I began my journey in news in 1993, and quickly turned to the weather center. The weather intrigued me because no matter what time of year, it's always an important news story. I made the switch to meteorology and never looked back.
Forecasting the weather in the Bay Area has its challenges because we have so many microclimates. But that keeps things interesting! One of the highlights of my career was when I was asked to fill in on Good Morning America's weekend show. It was an amazing experience!
I am married with three wonderful kids. I have a daughter and fraternal twins, a boy and a girl. I have four sets of twins on my side of the family but since our first was a singleton, my husband and I didn't expect twins the second time around. What a surprise! I wouldn't have it any other way. I love being a Mom. It is a rewarding experience! As many of you know, trying to balance a career and motherhood has its many challenges, but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Some days it's like a three-ring circus at home & never a dull moment! I really enjoy spending time with my family.
My hobbies include painting, biking, cooking, and watching the sky for the next weather event!
For your weather on the go, follow me on Twitter. And, if you ever come across that great weather shot, take a photo, and share it with me on Facebook and Instagram. I love sharing your photos on TV!
Sandhya Patel is a meteorologist for ABC 7 News. She is the weekday weather anchor at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Sandhya's Stories
Summerlike heat to sweep across Bay Area over next few days
Some cities will see their warmest weather since last October, with temperatures reaching the 90s in some areas.
Hurricane Hilary: Tropical Storm Warning issued for parts of Southern California
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Southern California, according to the National Weather Service.
Hurricane Hilary could be 1st tropical storm to hit CA since 1939. Here's how it'll impact the state
The current track has Hilary, which has strengthened into a Category 4 storm, moving into California on Monday as either a tropical storm or a weaker tropical depression.
Rain's back in the forecast; here's when Bay Area could see above-average precipitation in April
Don't ditch the umbrellas just yet... According to the Climate Prediction Center, there is a 33%-50% chance of above-average precipitation next week for the Bay Area.
Storm timeline: Heaviest rain and strongest winds are behind us now, but when will rain return?
A High Wind Warning remains up for the entire Bay Area until 11 p.m. Tuesday night as the ground is saturated and the winds could still topple trees and cause outages.
Major winter storm could make Tahoe travel 'difficult to impossible' Saturday
Although it may be tempting to head up to Tahoe this weekend officials are warning travel will be "difficult to impossible" as a winter storm is expected to dump several feet of snow in the Sierra.
Timeline: 1st Bay Area storm arrives ahead of atmospheric river this weekend
The first of two storms coming our way arrives Thursday, before a stronger one with an atmospheric river this weekend. Here's what to expect.
Will San Francisco dip into the 30s overnight? Here's how cold it will get across Bay Area
Bundle up! Now that our first major winter storm has passed temps will dip into the 30s and below freezing in some parts of the Bay Area overnight.
Storm to bring wet weather, gusty winds and possible snow to the Bay Area
Get ready for wet and windy weather this week as a storm moves into the Bay Area, ponding on the roads to make it a rough commute for many.
Wet weather pattern expected in Bay Area into next week; will help reduce fire danger
The Climate Prediction Center just issued its 8 to14 day outlook, and it shows above average precipitation from Nov. 11 through Nov. 17 for the Bay Area and much of Northern and Central California.