Bundling up for cold mornings will be the theme as Bay Area residents grapple with the temperature drop. The National Weather Service San Francisco, CA, has issued a Frost Advisory on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 2 AM to 9 AM. It covers the North Bay interior, the southern Salinas Valley, the Santa Lucia Mountains, and the mountainous regions of San Benito and Monterey Counties, with temperatures expected to hover between 32 and 36 degrees. Officials have flagged concerns for hypothermia risks among vulnerable populations, urging community members to shield themselves, pets, plants, and pipes from the chilly weather.

Despite early predictions, it seems the interior Central Coast may narrowly sidestep frost conditions. Recent reports indicate temperatures are staying warmer than anticipated, driven partially by brisk northwest winds. According to the NWS San Francisco CA updates, the Frost Advisory for areas of Monterey and San Benito has been canceled. Tomorrow, however, is forecast to bring back cold temperatures that, paired with calmer winds and clearer skies, are expected to lead to a frostier scenario for the region.

As the week progresses, light precipitation is forecast for the Bay Area for Wednesday, a spillover from a larger weather system targeting the Pacific Northwest. However, rainfall accumulation is projected to be minimal in most areas, with the highest amounts predicted for the coastal ranges of Sonoma. Despite the dip in mercury and brief rain, a warming trend is set to usher in milder temperatures by the weekend gently.

For those with a mind to take to the skies or the seas, the Area Forecast Discussion details a favorable outlook for aviation activities with predominantly VFR conditions after turbulence and cloud cover around Monterey Bay. Similarly, marine conditions remain under the influence of high pressure, with gusty winds expected to settle down by Tuesday afternoon, albeit with a resurgence likely as we head into Wednesday and Thursday, owing to an approaching cold front.