Bay Area residents are waking up to a chilly morning, with a Frost Advisory in effect across the interior North Bay and Central Coast. According to the National Weather Service San Francisco, people should shield their loved ones, furry friends, delicate plants, and vulnerable pipes from the brisk conditions.
Temperatures have plunged into the low to mid-30s in certain areas, and the NWS has alerted to the presence of patchy fog, adding a mist of mystery to the cool landscape; the advisory remains active this morning until 9 AM PDT with the expectation that temperatures will warm up slightly as the day progresses. However, the Central Coast and South Bay anticipate a modest warmth bump from yesterday's readings, with highs that could nudge into the middle to upper 60s.
The Central Coast and South Bay may see an uptick in the mercury, while on the other, the North Bay braces for a temperature dip and a dash of afternoon rain summoned by a cold front, as detailed in a forecast released by NWS San Francisco. Rainfall estimates hover around 0.05-0.2 inches in the valleys and could reach up to 0.4 inches in elevated terrains; the Bay Area itself might feel a few drops, but nothing noteworthy over a tenth of an inch.
Looking ahead, NWS San Francisco projects a steady climb in daily highs for the week, rounding off with temperatures 5 to 15 degrees above seasonal averages at the outset of next week, signaling that early whispers of summer are beginning to murmur across the inland valleys. Temperatures are projected to reach the lower to middle 80s, while coastal areas may enjoy the upper 60s to lower 70s, which signals a notable rise in warmth for the region.
In nautical terms, mariners should brace for increased southerly winds on Wednesday as they navigate waters north of the Golden Gate; these blustery conditions may introduce "locally hazardous conditions" before a transition to moderate northwest winds after the passing of the cold front, according to NWS San Francisco's marine forecast.
