San Francisco, CA – Gusty winds and rain are expected across the Bay Area starting tonight, bringing hazardous conditions for St. Patrick’s Day. A Wind Advisory is in effect from 5 p.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. Monday, with south winds of 15-25 mph and gusts up to 45 mph.
According to the National Weather Service, the advisory covers San Francisco, the East Bay, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and the Peninsula Coast. Winds this strong could cause power outages, fallen tree limbs, and hazardous driving conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles on Highway 101 and Interstate 280. Drivers should use caution and secure loose outdoor objects.
St. Patrick’s Day Forecast
Rain will taper off by Monday morning, but scattered showers remain possible until early afternoon. Skies will clear by evening, with daytime highs near 58°F and overnight lows around 45°F.
Five-Day Bay Area Forecast
• Tuesday: Sunny, high near 60°F, low around 44°F
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain, high near 60°F
• Thursday (Spring Begins): Partly sunny, high near 61°F
• Friday: Slight chance of rain, high near 49°F
• Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 63°F
While the week begins with wind and rain, drier, warmer conditions are expected as spring officially arrives Thursday.
