San Jose woke up to clear skies and a crisp start today, with San Jose International Airport clocking in at about 54°F early in the morning and plenty of sun on tap. Inland spots will warm into the low 80s for another early-season hot one today, while the coast stays much cooler under the same dry, sunny pattern that looks set to roll right into the weekend.
Sunny Inland, Advisories For Coastal Waters
Afternoon highs near 83°F are expected for San Jose today, with some interior valleys in Monterey and San Benito counties pushing into the mid-80s. Overnight lows will slip back into the upper 40s to around 50°F. Forecasters are flagging a minor heat risk for people who are more sensitive to higher temperatures through the end of the week.
Out over the water, the forecast gets a bit rougher. A Small Craft Advisory is posted for parts of Monterey Bay tomorrow, and a Gale Watch is in place from tomorrow evening into Thursday for offshore waters. Gusty onshore winds of 20-35 mph are likely along the coast from Wednesday into Thursday, and North Bay ridge tops could see 30-40 mph gusts from Thursday into Friday. These details come from NWS San Francisco.
What This Means For You
Plan on hot inland afternoons if you are headed outside, especially for work or longer outings, and factor in extra sun exposure. Keep water handy, wear light clothing, and build in shade breaks if you will be out for hours.
On the water, boaters and small-craft operators should expect choppier seas and bumpier rides tomorrow. It is a good time to consider holding off on nonessential trips or at least double-check local marine advisories before you leave the harbor.
If the indoor warmth starts to feel too much, Santa Clara County keeps an updated list of cooling and warming locations that offer a break from the heat. You can find those resources through Santa Clara County.
Related Coverage
Hoodline previously covered the early March heat surge on March 12, and this latest update layers in the midweek marine advisories and timing for the strongest gusts along the coast and ridge tops.
