The Bay Area is set to witness a shift in weather as wet conditions are expected to return late this week and continue over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Forecasters are predicting a range of rainfall totals with coastal regions and the coastal mountains anted up to receive as much as 1" to 1.5" from Thursday evening to early Monday morning, NWS Bay Area posted on X.

Wet weather returns late this week and weekend. Total rainfall amounts 5 pm Thursday through 5 am Monday will vary from a few hundredths to a tenth of an inch southern interior to as much as 1" to 1.5" along the coast especially across the coastal mountains. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/Wczu2TYr9r

— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) March 18, 2024

The dry spell experienced recently will come to an end as the weather pattern changes, with rain likely to make a comeback. The southern interior, however, can expect significantly less rainfall, with only a few hundredths to a tenth of an inch forecasted. Residents and those with travel plans are encouraged to stay updated on the latest weather developments. The NWS points out that the forecast could change, particularly if convection develops, potentially leading to increased local rainfall amounts.

Currently, the Bay Area is experiencing pockets of low clouds and fog in the mornings, especially along the coastal and valley areas. During the day, temperatures are expected to rise a few degrees compared to Sunday, with coastal areas reaching the 60s and inland areas hitting the 70s, according to the Area Forecast Discussion from the National Weather Service San Francisco CA.

Aviation-wise, low stratus and fog are creating potential impacts across various terminals, with nuisances such as delayed stratus onset times and lower confidence in anticipated weather conditions. "Stratus expected to mix out later this morning, most likely by 17-18Z although some model output keeps stratus in the area through 20-21Z," the NWS predicted. This is of particular concern for travelers and those dependent on accurate aviation forecasts. The marine forecast remains fair through Wednesday due to high pressure over the waters, with gentle to moderate northwesterly breezes and a new, longer period northwesterly swell train arriving.

The weather shift is crucial information for a region looking ahead to the week, with a detailed seven-day forecast indicating areas of fog before 10 am today, gradually becoming sunny with a high near 68. From midweek, conditions turn unsettled, leading into a weekend that may require locals to reach for their umbrellas as the chance of rain looms, as per the detailed forecast provided by the NWS.