Today, San Jose rolled out of bed under a blanket of low clouds and patchy fog this morning, with temperatures sitting near 52°F around the airport. Expect the gray to hang around through late morning into early afternoon, with a slight chance of drizzle, before the skies dry out and turn sunnier. By this afternoon, look for a high near 66°F. The marine layer will keep spots right on the coast cooler while inland neighborhoods gradually warm up as the week goes on.
Morning Fog And A Slight Chance Of Drizzle
Drivers and early risers can expect reduced visibility in valley approaches and some of the higher terrain through about 8 AM, along with a slight chance of light drizzle before about 2 PM. Any rainfall totals should be on the light side, mostly just traces to a few hundredths of an inch. According to the National Weather Service, the Santa Cruz Mountains and parts of the Big Sur Coast are the most likely spots to catch those brief, light showers.
Afternoons Turn Sunny; Warming Trend This Week
Most neighborhoods should break into mostly sunny skies by this afternoon, with a high near 66°F and an overnight low in the mid-40s. Inland areas start to feel more like spring tomorrow and Wednesday, with highs climbing into the mid-70s tomorrow and into the upper-70s inland by Wednesday. The immediate coast will lag behind in the low 60s as the marine layer keeps ocean-adjacent spots on the cooler side.
Afternoon Breezes And Marine Advisory
West-northwest winds stay light this morning, then pick up to around 2 to 10 mph in the afternoon as a breezier onshore flow settles in through midweek. The National Weather Service is also calling out a Small Craft Advisory for parts of the northern coast beginning tonight, with rougher seas possible from Wednesday through Friday. If you are heading out on the water, plan around choppy conditions later in the week.
What This Means For Your Commute And Plans
For the morning commute, budget a little extra time where fog thickens or drizzle slicks up the roads. Conditions should steadily improve as the low clouds lift and the sun breaks through in the afternoon. If you are coastal-bound, keep the sweatshirt handy, since beach temperatures tend to be cooler than inland ones. Boaters should take a quick look at the latest marine forecast before casting off.
Quick Local Note
We covered a similar round of fog and light drizzle last Friday; this update reflects the latest timing and the marine advisory that starts tonight.
