San Jose starts today on the chilly side, with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-40s. Patchy fog is hanging around low-lying neighborhoods through the mid-morning commute before the sun gets its act together. By later in the morning, skies should open up, allowing temperatures to climb into the upper 60s in the afternoon.
Morning Fog, Sunny Afternoons
Patchy fog is expected between about 7 AM and 9 AM today, so visibility may bounce around during the early drive. By late morning, sunshine should take over across the valley. Highs are forecast to reach near 68°F, with readings slipping back a few degrees in the late afternoon as a light west wind develops.
Afternoon Gusts Into Wednesday
A west wind of 2 to 10 mph will pick up in the afternoon, with gusts up to 18 mph and a more noticeable onshore breeze on hills and bridges. Winds are expected to strengthen further tomorrow, with gusts up to about 20 mph during the afternoon and periods of gusty conditions above 1,000 feet through Friday. Widespread damaging winds are not in the cards, according to the NWS San Francisco.
Coast And Boaters
Small Craft Advisories are in effect for parts of Monterey Bay beginning this afternoon and again tomorrow night, so mariners should be ready for choppy seas and gusty onshore winds. If you have plans on the water, consider delaying or sticking to a more sheltered harbor, and be sure to check marine forecasts before you launch.
Looking Ahead
The weather pattern turns noticeably warmer on Friday and Saturday, with highs in the low to mid 70s. Conditions then grow more active late Sunday into early next week, with an increasing signal for widespread, beneficial rain starting Sunday night.
What To Know
Use headlights and allow extra time for the morning commute if you run into fog, and secure loose patio furniture before the breezy afternoons kick in. Boaters and shoreline anglers should monitor forecast updates and have an exit plan ready for rougher conditions later this week.
