San Jose woke Thursday under cloudy skies, with temperatures around 57 degrees and a damp start to a day that will get considerably wetter. Rain, fog and a few showers or thunderstorms are expected before conditions begin drying out tonight.
The National Weather Service forecasts an 80% chance of precipitation Thursday, with showers and thunderstorms possible from late morning into the afternoon before steadier rain takes over. Rainfall totals could reach a quarter to half an inch, while temperatures peak near 66 degrees before falling to an overnight low near 50 degrees.
Rain Should Ease By Sunset
Showers are possible during the day, and rain should taper off entirely by sunset, with drier conditions following. The National Weather Service forecast calls for showers during the day, with rain tapering off entirely by sunset and drier conditions following.
Drivers and pedestrians should be ready for slick roads, fog and temporary visibility drops during heavier showers. Winds will be calm before becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Foggy Friday Morning, Then A Sunny Turn
Friday brings a quick change, with patchy fog before 11 a.m. followed by mostly sunny skies and a high near 70 degrees. A north wind could gust as high as 18 mph, especially later in the day.
The weekend looks dry and increasingly comfortable across San Jose. Saturday should reach 74 degrees after morning fog, Sunday is forecast to be sunny with a high near 76, and overnight lows will generally settle in the mid-40s to around 50 degrees.
