San Francisco woke up on the chilly side this morning, with a cool, mostly cloudy start and temperatures sitting in the low 50s along the water. Inland spots are still on track to warm up, with highs expected to land near 67°F. As the onshore marine layer thins through mid- to late morning, most neighborhoods should trade the gray for a sunny afternoon, while west-southwest breezes strengthen and send gusts into the upper teens. Forecasts are also flagging elevated fire-weather concerns for hotter interior parts of the Bay Area and the Central Coast.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
Low clouds pushed in overnight along the coast and funneled through the Golden Gate, keeping things cool and muted early on. By around midday, that deck should retreat inland enough for much of the city to see clearing, with shoreline neighborhoods hanging onto the cooler air a bit longer. Downtown and near-bay areas are expected to top out in the mid-60s, while spots just a few miles inland should run a little warmer. If you are heading toward the water this morning, a light layer will still be your best friend.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Diurnally driven onshore winds are set to ramp up through the afternoon, with west-southwest speeds generally in the 3 to 13 mph range and gusts topping out around 18 mph. Through the usual coastal gaps and passes, gusts could push into the 15 to 25 mph zone, making bridge crossings and exposed hilltops feel especially blustery during the evening commute and potentially rattling patio umbrellas and light cargo. These wind details, along with the elevated fire-weather note, come from NWS San Francisco.
Elevated Fire Risk Inland
Warm, dry conditions inland are raising ignition risk today, particularly across the East Bay valleys and Central Coast hills. Simple precautions remain important.
