San Francisco Bay Area residents can expect mixed weather this week. There is a chance of rain today before moving into clearer skies and a gradual warm-up heading into the weekend. The National Weather Service forecasts a 30% chance of precipitation with highs around 69 degrees during the day before conditions start to clear.
However, not all areas are experiencing calm winds as gusts still prevail, particularly near the Altamont Pass in the East Bay, according to the NWSBayArea; despite the overall decrease in wind speeds across the region, the NWS shared a glimpse of the situation and gusts, appear to still be stronger in some areas. As the week progresses, the chance of rain will rise again on Wednesday with cooler temperatures and the possibility of thunder. NWS San Francisco Bay Area reported that the forecast suggests a low chance of thunder. However, it is not certain. Instability in the atmosphere is expected to be more widespread late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Tonight's conditions will see increasing clouds with a low of around 56 degrees, and Tuesday will bring mostly cloudy skies with gusts as high as 20 mph. Rain chances will pick up again mid-week, the NWS's detailed forecast indicates. Wednesday is anticipated to have a 50% chance of rain with partly sunny conditions. Winds will continue but with less intensity compared to earlier in the week.
Mariners should be cautious as strong northwest winds and rough seas will persist throughout the week, as noted in a marine update from the NWS. Although the strength is gradually declining today, a second cold front will reinforce these conditions mid-week. With seas expected to build and become rough again, smaller vessels are advised to be wary of these challenging elements, which can pose a significant risk. By the weekend, residents can look forward to a sunny Saturday and an even warmer Sunday, with highs reaching up to 79 degrees as the unsettled weather gives way to what seems like a pleasant end to the week.
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