San Francisco is starting Tuesday near 58 degrees, but the day is headed toward sunshine and a high around 72. The bigger local concern is not the morning chill: elevated tides will keep low-lying bayshore spots vulnerable to flooding through Friday afternoon.
Sunny Tuesday, Veterans Day Wednesday
Tuesday is expected to stay dry, though a few low clouds or patches of fog may linger in the morning. The National Weather Service expects another mostly sunny day Wednesday for Veterans Day, with a high near 73.
The forecast has sharpened since Hoodline's earlier outlook, with a cold front and rain expected Friday rather than during the midweek holiday.
Rain Arrives Friday
Thursday stays partly sunny and mild, reaching about 71 degrees, while rain is expected Friday. Friday is the main change in the forecast, bringing rain, a high near 67 and increasing southerly to southwesterly winds.
Showers may linger Saturday, when temperatures top out near 64, followed by likely rain Sunday and a high around 62. Additional rain is possible early next week as temperatures cool further.
High Tides Could Flood Shoreline Areas
A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect for San Francisco bayshore locations through 4 p.m. Friday, with up to 1.6 feet of water possible above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. High tide at the San Francisco gauge is expected around 11:04 a.m. Tuesday, running about 1.5 feet above normal.
High tides will remain elevated through Friday, and the weather service warns of possible flooding near infrastructure, isolated road closures and coastal erosion. Drivers should allow extra time, avoid barricades and never drive through water of unknown depth.
Beach Conditions Get Worse Late Week
There is no official beach hazard statement in effect at the moment, but the marine environment remains energetic, and more dangerous surf is expected late this week and into the weekend. Sneaker waves and rip currents can sweep across the shoreline without warning, so beachgoers should stay off jetties, piers and rocks, remain out of the water unless experienced and never turn their backs on the ocean.
