San Jose woke up wet today, with light rain, temperatures around 55°F and a gray commute that is expected to stay soggy through the mid-afternoon drive. Drivers can expect slick ramps, reduced visibility in heavier showers, and pockets of standing water on low-lying streets.
Afternoon Outlook
Rain is likely throughout the day, with a high near 72°F. Most neighborhoods should pick up roughly a tenth to a quarter inch of rain, while hillier spots could see a bit more. Forecasters say isolated thunderstorms are possible from mid-morning into mid-afternoon across the southern South Bay and the Central Coast, bringing brief heavy downpours and sudden drops in visibility, according to the National Weather Service.
Commute And Safety Tips
Build in extra travel time and ease off the gas on wet ramps and bridge approaches, where standing water can collect quickly in low spots. Before heading out, check real-time road conditions via Caltrans QuickMap and avoid driving through flooded stretches.
Coast And Weekend Outlook
Along the coast, beaches should be treated with caution as hazardous surf and sneaker-wave risk are in effect for parts of Northern California, and small-craft advisories are expected over some waters. Conditions dry out and warm up tomorrow into the weekend with highs around 72°F tomorrow, near 77°F on Saturday, and climbing into the mid-80s by next Sunday and Monday, per the National Weather Service.
