Oakland rolled out of bed today to patchy fog and upper 40s temperatures, the kind of gray start that comes with a solid marine layer overhead. That cloud blanket should thin by mid-morning, opening the door to mostly sunny skies and a high near 62°F this afternoon. It is a short-lived break, so if you like it dry and calm, today is your window: winds stay light and conditions pleasant before a more active system moves in late in the weekend.
Fog Hangs Low, Then Oakland Brightens Up
Patchy fog will hang on in low-lying East Bay neighborhoods until about 10 AM, then give way to mostly sunny skies for the rest of the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to top out around 60–62°F, then slip back a few degrees later in the day. South-southwest breezes stay on the mild side, generally in the 2–6 mph range, so it should feel comfortable once the sun breaks through.
Storm’s Return: Rain And Wind Timeline
The quiet stretch ends tomorrow evening as rain returns to the forecast. Precipitation is likely after 10 PM and should ramp up next Sunday (Feb. 15). According to the National Weather Service, multiple rounds of precipitation are expected to roll through much of next week, with roughly 3–5 inches possible across interior areas and 4–6 inches in the coastal mountain ranges. Southerly winds will strengthen from Sunday into Tuesday, with gusts of 30–40 mph possible along the coast and at higher elevations. Boaters and shoreline visitors should be ready for rougher conditions, as small craft advisories and hazardous surf are anticipated through the weekend.
How To Get Ready
Starting Sunday, plan on wet roads and slower commutes, and build in extra travel time for slick conditions. If you normally park in low-lying bayshore lots, move vehicles before high tides. Tie down or bring in outdoor furniture, and get sensitive plants and pets indoors as temperatures dip early next week.
This forecast will evolve as new advisories are issued, so keep an eye on updates here and confirm conditions with local operators and the National Weather Service before traveling over the holiday weekend. If you are heading to the coast, stay well back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.
