California — Soft gray light filters through the Bay early as cool air settles over San Francisco streets and hills. The morning feels calm and slightly damp, but brighter conditions are already lining up as the day unfolds.
Temperatures climb steadily through the late morning, reaching the low 60s this afternoon across San Francisco, Oakland, and parts of the Peninsula. Skies turn mostly sunny for several hours, offering a comfortable window for MLK Day events, walks along the Embarcadero, or bridge travel. Winds remain light, keeping conditions steady and pleasant.
As the sun lowers, attention turns back to visibility. Patchy fog develops late tonight, especially near the coast, the Golden Gate, and low-lying neighborhoods. Drivers on US-101, I-80, and surface streets near the Bay should stay alert for sudden fog pockets that reduce visibility quickly.
Tuesday stays mild and dry, with highs again near the low 60s. Clouds increase slightly by evening, signaling a gradual midweek shift. By Wednesday, skies turn mostly cloudy and daytime highs slip closer to 60 degrees. To be fair, no rain is expected, but mornings feel cooler and grayer.
Thursday brings a similar pattern. Morning fog clears slowly, followed by partial sunshine and highs near the low 60s. Nighttime fog remains a recurring concern for commuters and early travelers through the end of the week.
This stable pattern mirrors much of the West Coast, where high pressure keeps conditions dry while colder air grips the Midwest and East. Long-range outlooks suggest the Bay Area stays near or slightly above normal temperatures into late January.
Plan layers, expect fog after dark, and allow extra travel time when visibility drops.
Are you seeing fog roll in earlier than usual tonight? Share what conditions look like in your part of the Bay.
Five-Day Outlook for San Francisco, CA
Today: Mostly sunny, mild, high near 63
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 63
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, cooler, high near 61
Thursday: Morning fog, then partly sunny, high near 61
Friday: Morning fog, mostly sunny, high near 61
