The Bay Area is set to experience a warm spell this week, with temperatures reaching the 80s inland. Coastal areas can expect "mostly sunny skies" and highs in the low to mid-60s, while those venturing further from the sea will encounter temperatures in the 70s and 80s. The NWS San Francisco CA notes that a ridge of high pressure is responsible for the climb in mercury, which will bring "minor HeatRisk concerns in the afternoon."
This uptick in temperature is not unusual for the region, and the NWS anticipates its effects will be most felt by "those that are extremely sensitive to heat." A social media post from NWS Bay Area emphasizes the "minor" nature of the HeatRisk while reminding residents to be mindful of conditions that could negatively impact vulnerable groups.
"Minor" HeatRisk is anticipated as conditions warm this week. Highs will range from the low to mid 60s along the coast to 70s and 80s farther inland. This type of heat is very common across our area and largely impacts those that are extremely sensitive to heat. #cawx pic.twitter.com/Q9KbrRdVjt
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) April 8, 2025
Looking towards the weekend, the NWS San Francisco CA reports a possible cool down. An incoming backdoor cold front and decreasing H50 heights associated with a "developing trough in the Gulf of Alaska" are expected to bring temperatures "closer to normal." However, dry conditions are forecasted to persist across the Bay Area through Tuesday, with only the hint of drizzle along the coast due to "weak marine layer development."
For outdoor activities, boaters should be aware of a "Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM to 3 PM PDT Thursday for Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm," indicating that wind conditions may become unfavorable. The marine forecast suggests that while "breezy winds continue today for areas south of Point Sur," the area will see "a gradual improvement of the sea state." Later in the week, however, the NWS San Francisco CA predicts that winds will "increase late this week and a larger swell will rebuild this weekend."
