San Francisco locals and visitors may want to take advantage of the warm and dry weather forecasted this weekend. With light offshore winds expected in the higher elevations into early next week, it’s looking like an opportune time to head outdoors. Nonetheless, venture cautiously; potential hazards loom at Pacific Coast beaches with the presence of sneaker waves and rip currents expected to increase through the day, as the National Weather Service San Francisco CA reports.
The NWS San Francisco’s update indicates that "warming and drying trend through the weekend with light offshore winds in the higher elevations into early next week." While the coastal waters are expected to experience a long-period northwesterly swell, beachgoers are advised to stay vigilant. For those planning an early morning commute, especially in North Bay's Sonoma County valleys, there's also a slight risk for fog development, which could reduce visibility.
As for the temperatures, the city will see a range depending on your locale. Inland areas will enjoy highs from the upper 70s to the middle 80s, Bayside locations will experience the middle 70s to lower 80s, and the Pacific coast will stay cooler with the middle 60s to lower 70s. Ridge lines are not left out with expectant middle to upper 60s. Residents and tourists should dress appropriately for the conditions, remembering that "slightly cooler conditions next week" are on the horizon according to the forecast, with unsettled weather possibly coming back next Friday into the weekend, per the NWS San Francisco.
