Winds are kicking up and cool temps are sticking around this Memorial Day weekend. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Bay Area, the forecast hints at something dreary, with cooler temperatures, breezy winds, and more coastal clouds expected to dominate the day. Dare we say, a slight drizzle may even crash our morning and night plans. Temperatures are dropping, and those beachside barbecues might need a Plan B for shelter from the drips and drops. The NWS Bay Area shared a peek at today's chillier afternoon highs on its X page, starkly contrasting with the recent highs.
Expect cooler temperatures, breezy winds, and more coastal clouds today. We may even see a little bit of drizzle this morning and tonight. The image shows our forecast high temperatures for this afternoon. #cawx pic.twitter.com/etIbK1vFS5
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) May 24, 2024
The sky's overcast drama isn't making a quick exit either – a "transient upper level trough" is pulling inland temperatures down "about 4-8 degrees compared to yesterday's highs," as a weak front tries to bully its way through. Despite the gloom, most inland locations will witness clearing skies, but coastal inhabitants, prepare to embrace the persistent cloud cover, thanks to a "deep, moist marine layer." In a report obtained by the National Weather Service San Francisco CA, the beginner's luck for the summer forecast looks beaten already.
For weekend weather warriors, there's no sign of a quick warm-up – "cool temperatures persist through the weekend as the trough slowly exits," there's even a mention of more widespread drizzle come Saturday morning. But, hope is not all lost, as "a broad ridge builds next week," per the National Weather Service discussion, which should lead to a slight temperature turnaround. Ordinary summer days, with their typical warm temps, are allegedly waiting just around the corner.
Pilots and boat captains, listen up: The marine forecast is no joke, with "gusty northwest winds" that won't loosen their grip until at least Saturday morning. And those winds are intent on a comeback, slated to sweep through again into Sunday and hold strong into the week. The NWS warns that we're looking at "hazardous conditions for small crafts and steeper wind waves." In other words, check yourself before you wreck yourself on the water.
No immediate respite for the boating community is in sight – the NWS Marine advisory warns stout-hearted sailors with a "Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM PDT this afternoon for Mry Bay," and similar advisories dot the coast. So, while the unofficial start to summer may be clouded by gray skies and less-than-ideal temperatures, hold fast – steady, sunnier skies are on the horizon, just maybe not for this holiday weekend.
