San Jose is waking up to clear skies and calm conditions Thursday, but the easy weather has an expiration date. Temperatures should start in the middle to upper 40s and reach highs in the lower to middle 60s. By Friday, rain, gusty winds and a chance of thunderstorms will take over the forecast.
Friday Brings Rain, Wind And A Thunder Chance
The National Weather Service says possible prefrontal showers may arrive Friday morning, with the first system moving through the San Francisco Bay region in the late morning and early afternoon and lingering showers at night. The forecast calls for a daytime high near 64 degrees and 0.3 to 0.8 inches of rain across the San Francisco Bay Area. The latest National Weather Service forecast also calls for south winds with gusts reaching around 32 mph.
That is a sharper turn than the earlier outlook, which already warned San Jose residents about Friday rain. The newer forecast adds a small thunderstorm risk, stronger wind concerns and a clearer expectation that the wettest stretch will arrive during the daytime hours, potentially making for a messy commute.
Saturday Offers A Brief Weather Reprieve
Saturday's average high in San Jose is 66 degrees. The break may be short-lived: rain is likely after 10 a.m. Sunday, followed by more rain Sunday night and Monday, when temperatures may struggle to reach 60 degrees. Tuesday looks mostly sunny near 62 degrees before another chance of rain arrives Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Coastal Plans Come With Serious Warnings
Bay Area residents heading toward the coast should take the weekend warnings seriously. The National Weather Service says a High Surf Warning will run from Friday night into early Sunday morning, with breaking waves potentially reaching 25 to 35 feet, plus dangerous sneaker waves and rip currents.
For inland residents, the main concerns are slick roads, gusty winds and brief bursts of heavier rain or thunder Friday. The safest bet is to enjoy Thursday's sunshine while it lasts and plan extra time for Friday travel.
