The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued predictions indicating mild and slightly above normal temperatures are in store for the Bay Area this upcoming weekend. With clear skies facilitating stargazing opportunities for night owls, San Francisco residents can enjoy a continuation of the pleasant weather. According to the latest NWS report, relative humidity values are diminishing significantly, with figures around 30% to 60% drier compared to 24 hours prior.
As the report emphasizes, the prevailing offshore winds are a contributing factor to the drier air. Temperatures at higher elevations have been reported to be about 10 to 14 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than yesterday. Morning lows throughout the region are expected to stay in the upper 40s to low 50s, while interior Central Coast regions might experience lower temperatures reaching the mid-40s. Afternoon highs are projected to soar, warming up to the mid-70s to low-80s inland, with coastal areas hitting the 60s to 70s.
Looking further ahead, "The pattern remains fairly stagnant through this weekend with upper level ridging and high pressure dominating the forecast," as indicated in the NWS San Francisco. Wednesday is expected to reach peak temperatures in the low to mid 80s inland, with a cool down commencing Thursday as the offshore wind gradient weakens. Following a slight increase in temperatures by the weekend, we could see a mix of onshore and offshore winds with similar highs in the mid-70s to low-80s across the interior and 60s along the coastline.
For flyers, the aviation forecast projects VFR conditions through the TAF period with light winds notable in the morning and a pick-up expected in the afternoon. Meanwhile, marine conditions are expected to manifest as breezy to gusty through the week, with near-gale force gusts for the outer waters in areas like Point Sur. Small Craft Advisories will be in effect from Wednesday afternoon through early Thursday for waters around Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos.
