The San Francisco Bay Area is expecting a balmier weather pattern as the working week winds down, a welcome shift for locals weary of the recent gusty conditions. According to the National Weather Service San Francisco CA, wind speeds that have whipped through the region are set to taper off Friday afternoon, giving way to "quiet conditions and pleasant temperatures."

Friday morning saw the last of the blustery weather, particularly in the higher elevations of the North Bay, East Bay, and the Santa Cruz Mountains. "Breezy offshore flow prevails this morning...They will begin to diminish by late morning or early afternoon as the pressure gradient begins to weaken," the forecast discussion explained. By the afternoon, locals can expect conditions to improve with interior temperatures hitting the low-to-mid 70s and coastal areas enjoying mid-to-upper 60s.

Looking forward to the weekend, the weather promises a slight cooldown along the coast as offshore flows yield to onshore breezes. Nevertheless, coastal areas are anticipated to see temperatures in the low-to-mid 60s, while the interior areas should remain comfortably warm in the lower 70s. The early part of next week will experience a rebuild of high pressure, which is likely to result in low-to-mid 70s across interior regions and mid-to-upper 60s at the coast.

A tweet from @NWSBayArea echoed the forecast, indicating a range of afternoon temperatures Friday where coastal areas will benefit from the warmth as well, "Temperatures this Friday afternoon will warm into the mid 60s to mid 70s (warmest across the interior) as offshore flow begins to diminish." The change in wind patterns and subsequent shift in temperatures comes as a breather for Bay Area residents after a season punctuated by persistent gales.

Temperatures this Friday afternoon will warm into the mid 60s to mid 70s (warmest across the interior) as offshore flow begins to diminish. #CAwx #BayAreaWX pic.twitter.com/AxmBwXswXV

— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) March 15, 2024

The maritime community isn't left out of this favorable weather report. Mariners can expect "moderate to breezy northeasterly winds" that will also relax into the evening, transitioning into light to moderate conditions through next week. Meanwhile, a "moderate to long period northwest swell arrives over the weekend," according to the local forecast office, which should subside as another swell approaches. These factors contribute to a period of relative tranquility on Bay Area waters as well.