The Bay Area weather continues to take us on a temperature rollercoaster. The National Weather Service San Francisco reports mild to warm conditions and high temperatures expected to be 10 to 15 degrees above seasonal norms by midweek. Light showers across the North Bay wrapped up this morning, ushering in a rather agreeable Sunday with high temperatures just a bit above normal, particularly in the inland Central Coast, where the mercury could hit 80 in spots.
Looking to the week ahead, a ridge of high pressure is settling over the southwest, keeping the climate unseasonably warm and deflecting any significant rain well north of us, at least through midweek. Skies are also expected to be clearer in the North Bay, which might add a couple of degrees to their high temperatures as we edge closer to Friday. The National Weather Service cautions not to get too accustomed to the clear skies as changes are on the horizon come the weekend.
Regarding air travel, mixed skies, and light winds should not pose significant disruptions through the current TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) period. The only catch is the possibility of lower cigs, particularly on Monday morning, which could lead to flight delays. The San Francisco International Airport might face slight chances of MVFR/IFR cigs early this morning, but any potential visibility issues are expected to clear by midday.
Though light showers this morning should give way to calm conditions by afternoon on the maritime front, mariners are being told to prepare for a moderate northwesterly swell hitting the coastal waters by Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, expect waves between 10 to 14 feet at approximately 14-second intervals, leading to what could be a challenging sea state for those in smaller vessels.
