The Bay Area is set to experience a notable shift in weather patterns as we move into the next week. The National Weather Service San Francisco forecast, issued in the early hours of March 22nd, indicates a significant warming trend through the weekend and into the early days of next week. The warmest temperatures are expected to occur on Monday and Tuesday, with coastal regions potentially seeing temperatures in the mid to upper 70s while inland areas could peak in the low to mid-80s. This information stems from a recent NWS San Francisco release.

Despite the brief stint of warmer weather, the pattern is predicted to shift drastically come mid-week. According to the NWS, unsettled weather is possible late in the week, with the region potentially experiencing light rain, particularly across the North Bay, and gusty winds. The chance of rain and gusty winds around Wednesday and Thursday was also echoed in a social media post by NWSBayArea, signaling a brief departure from the otherwise fair conditions expected to start the week.

The week ahead:
🌡️Warming trend this weekend through the early part of the week with temperatures well above seasonal averages Monday and Tuesday.
🌧️Chance of light rain across the North Bay and gusty winds across the region on Wednesday and Thursday.#CAwx pic.twitter.com/nf2uiWnECU

— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) March 22, 2025

Furthermore, a deeper dive into the forecast indicates an increasing likelihood of wetter weather as we approach the end of the month and head into April. As per the NWS San Francisco, experts point to the potential for "an atmospheric river sometime around Mar 31 and Apr 2," though they acknowledge that the timing, intensity, and impacts remain uncertain. The Climate Prediction Center has already included the Bay Area in its 8-14-day outlook, suggesting a risk for moderate rain and a slight risk for high winds.

For beachgoers looking to take advantage of the early-week warmth, caution is advised. The NWS' latest marine report warns of an increased risk for sneaker waves from Sunday through Tuesday due to long period swell with moderate heights and dominant periods potentially exceeding 15 seconds from the northwest. "Never turn your back on the ocean," advises the National Weather Service, as the conditions can lead to unexpectedly high waves capable of catching individuals by surprise.

Record-chasing heat is possible, with several long-standing high-temperature records possibly under threat during the forecasted warmest days. Local areas such as Santa Rosa, which recorded a historic high of 91°F in 1926, and San Francisco, which recorded an 82°F high in the same year, could see these records challenged.