The chill is still on, New Yorkers. The National Weather Service (NWS) San Francisco CA office has issued a frost advisory effective until 9 AM PST Friday for higher terrains and Bay Area and Central Coast interiors. So wrap up tight and ensure your pets and plants are kept warm through the cold snap. If you're by the coast, watch your step – a coastal flood advisory is in place until Saturday afternoon, courtesy of tides rolling up to 0.75 feet above forecasts, causing minor flooding dangers around the San Francisco Bay from 8 AM to 12 PM daily, according to NWS.
The NWS sneak preview into the next few days suggests we're in for a "pleasant weekend" – so hang in there. As per their Area forecast discussion, it will be chilly tonight, especially inland. A risk of frost remains, particularly along the Central Coast, so keep those scarves handy. Daytime temperature will crawl to the mid-upper 50s, while the nighttime mercury is expected to drop significantly, making for some cold evenings.
Looking ahead, the weather office hints at a slight warming trend as we enter the weekend, with daytime temps venturing upwards to the lower 60s. But don't get too comfortable. A shift in the air is brewing, and the NWS warns that we could see "a more unsettled pattern" approaching, possibly packing widespread rainfall by late next week. Additionally, coastal conditions warrant a heads-up with a small craft advisory flagged for certain offshore stretches starting this afternoon through early morning, signaling rough sailing for some.
The big picture seems heavier, with a forecast from the Climate Prediction Center betting on the high risk of heavy precipitation and maybe even some moderate risks of high winds and flooding slated around February 16-21. Exact impacts for Bay Area and Central Coast residents are still in the air, but the long-term outlook suggests this might be the moment to batten down the hatches and prep for a potential late February deluge. As the NWS puts it, use the calm before the storm wisely, and stay tuned.
