San Jose rolled in today under a blanket of patchy fog in the low spots, but the gray gave way to bright, clearing skies by mid-morning. Early temperatures sat in the mid-40s as a northwest breeze started to build ahead of what is shaping up to be a gusty afternoon.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Skies stay sunny today with a high near 66°F, while northwest winds ramp up to 8–21 mph, with gusts up to 28 mph, especially on exposed bridges, ramps, and hilltops. Drivers in high-profile vehicles and cyclists should be ready for sudden crosswinds, according to the NWS Bay Area.
Weekend Warmup
An offshore push is set to dry and warm the South Bay late this week, putting highs near 70°F tomorrow, climbing into the mid 70s on Saturday and topping out close to 79°F on Sunday for many inland neighborhoods. As noted in yesterday's coverage, sunny afternoons and cool, clear mornings should be the theme through the weekend.
Boaters And Mariners
Small Craft Advisories and Gale Warnings are posted for much of the local waters through Friday into Saturday, with seas building to 12–15 feet and gale-force gusts offshore, conditions that make for hazardous trips on smaller vessels. Anyone heading out should check the latest marine forecasts and advisories first, per NWS Bay Area.
What To Know
Secure lightweight patio furniture and trash cans before the wind picks up, give yourself extra time on the morning commute while fog clings to low-lying areas, and consider postponing nonessential boat outings during advisory periods. With rain chances staying near zero into early next week, afternoons look like the prime window for outdoor plans.
