San Franciscans can enjoy a brief period of sunshine and near-record warm temperatures before a shift in weather patterns brings heavy rainfall midweek. The forecast for today sees mostly cloudy skies with a high near 64, shifting to a high near 69 on Sunday with mostly sunny conditions, according to the National Weather Service. Sunday and Monday will bring temperatures 10-15 degrees above seasonal norms, and even a slight possibility of an 80-degree spring fling.
As the city soaks up the sun, meteorologists have their eyes set on a significant change. "Next storm system still on track for midweek with widespread rainfall, lingering moisture through next weekend," as per the forecast discussion from the National Weather Service San Francisco CA. The upcoming system could bring periods of moderate-to-heavy rainfall on Wednesday, although currently, there is no indication of devastating flooding for the Bay Area.
Looking to the waters, mariners will find mild conditions with gentle to moderate southerly winds and lighter northerly winds expected through the weekend into the work week. A series of moderate-period westerly swell trains will impact the waters, leading up to potential showers with the incoming frontal system later in the week. For those with their eyes to the sky, aviation forecasts in the Bay Area predict generally VFR conditions with the possibility of MVFR visibilities at some terminals after midnight into Sunday morning.
Residents in higher elevations, especially in the North Bay and along the coastal ranges, are warned to prepare for heavy rain with the possibility of exceeding 2" in 24 hours, as noted by the National Weather Service discussion. The region's soil is near saturation, well-primed for quick runoff into creeks, streams, and potentially roadways. Advisories for urban flooding and shallow landslides along with steep slopes might become necessary as the storm progresses.
San Franciscans are encouraged to stay informed and tuned to the latest forecasts to adequately prepare for the week's changing atmospheric elements.
