San Jose is waking up today to cool, mostly clear skies and temperatures near 52°F at Mineta San José International Airport, but the break will be brief. A Pacific system is moving in and is set to drag showers and a chance of thunderstorms across the city through the morning and into the afternoon. Highs should top out near 62°F before edging down again as late-day showers roll through. The wettest window lines up with the morning commute, so drivers and cyclists should plan for slower travel and quick drops in visibility under the heavier cells.
Morning Commute And Rain Timing
Showers are likely before 8 AM today, with showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread by late morning and early afternoon. The National Weather Service pegs daytime precipitation chances near 70% and notes that brief heavy downpours could cause ponding on roads and reduced visibility.
Afternoon Winds And Thunderstorms
South-southwest winds will strengthen into the afternoon, generally in the 8 to 13 mph range, with gusts up to about 22 mph; gusts will be higher on exposed hills and ridges. Any stronger storm cell could kick up brief, erratic winds along with lightning, so outdoor events should have a dry backup plan ready to go.
Boaters And Beachgoers
Small craft advisories are posted for parts of Monterey Bay and nearby waters through Sunday afternoon, with choppy seas and gusty winds creating rough conditions for smaller vessels.
Looking Ahead
Shower activity should taper off by tonight with patchy fog possible overnight, then a gradual warming and drying trend builds tomorrow into next week. By midweek, milder, largely sunny days are expected, with highs returning to the mid-60s and 70s inland.
