San Franciscans are gearing up for a week of pleasant weather, if not entirely predictable. As reported by the SF Chronicle, the Bay Area is expected to experience a quiet weather pattern with a "shortwave ridge" that will slightly increase temperatures compared to the beginning of the week. Santa Rosa, Sacramento, and San Jose residents can anticipate a temperature climb about 3 to 5 degrees higher than Monday.

According to the National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area forecast, the city by the bay will see mostly clear skies with coastal and inland temperatures at or below normal. This week favors conditions "keeping temps moderated right around or even below seasonal normals." The weather seems to be playing it cool, refusing to jump to extremes, at least for now. Meanwhile, meteorologists warn to watch for gusty afternoon winds, though they are not expected to pose a major fire weather threat.

Regarding specifics, the SF Chronicle provides a detailed breakdown of what to expect in various regions. San Francisco is anticipated to enjoy mostly sunny skies, leading to temperatures scaling into the mid-60s in areas downtown and the Mission District, possibly nudging into the upper 60s. The North Bay, including Santa Rosa, should see the mid-80s with gusts up to 30 mph near the delta. Over in the East Bay, expect the mercury to read in the upper 60s to low 70s for Berkeley, Oakland, and Alameda, while Walnut Creek, Concord, and Antioch may trail-blaze to near 90 degrees.

For the Pacific Coast and Peninsula, a patch of drier air is setting to deliver more sunshine along the coast. Daly City, Pacifica, and Half Moon Bay might bask in the low to mid-60s, with Redwood City creeping up to the warmer end with highs in the upper 70s. However, coastal fog looks set to creep back during the overnight. The South Bay and Santa Cruz are also expected to fare well under mainly sunny skies, with temperatures climbing to near-normal levels for this time of year. These conditions are set to be sustained throughout the week, with a slight cool-down midweek potential due to a shortwave trough, as outlined by the National Weather Service.

Looking ahead, while the Bay Area catches a mild, fairly pleasant pattern, things could change as we near the weekend. The SF Chronicle has noted that a "longwave trough" could induce a cooler sensation over Northern California by Saturday.