The Bay Area continues to experience unseasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions and expects this pattern to persist throughout the week. A weak low-pressure system contributes to mid-level clouds over Northern California and stratus development along the Big Sur Coast, confirmed the National Weather Service San Francisco.
Local climate data indicates Watsonville Airport hit a new high of 72 degrees on December 2nd, surpassing the previous record from 2006. Similarly, Oakland Museum is on track to break its daily maximum temperature record, potentially reaching 68 degrees today, edging past the high set in 2014. "Above normal temperatures and dry conditions will continue to prevail through the week," stated the National Weather Service San Francisco, despite the arrival of a Rex Block pattern later in the week, which typically alters weather conditions.
According to the NWS's statement, VFR conditions are predicted to be maintained in the aviation sector with the temporary exception of KSTS, where fog is causing visibility issues. Around San Francisco and Monterey Bay airports, travelers can expect prevailing VFR conditions with weak winds that shift from offshore this morning to onshore in the afternoon.
Mariners, too, will experience calm seas. The NWS foresees a long period of northwest swell throughout the week. Light to moderate north winds will likely result in a light to moderate sea state with no other major hazards expected. Overall, the weather across both land and sea points to continued tranquility for the region's residents and visitors.
