SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – California drivers should brace for slick roads Tuesday night into Wednesday as scattered showers spread across the Bay Area. US-101, I-280, and the Bay Bridge may see wet pavement during the Wednesday morning commute, raising accident risks.
According to the National Weather Service, San Francisco holds a 50 percent chance of rain Wednesday, October 1, with precipitation totals near a quarter inch. Winds from the southwest could gust near 18 mph, keeping conditions breezy and cool.
By Monday morning, skies turn partly sunny but rain chances build again late Monday and persist through midweek. Tuesday brings a slight chance of showers by afternoon, followed by steadier rainfall late Tuesday night into Wednesday. Daytime highs hold near the lower 70s, while cooler nights dip into the upper 50s.
City neighborhoods including Mission District and Outer Sunset should expect light rainfall, while higher terrain near Daly City and Marin could collect heavier pockets. Commuters should slow down, allow extra travel time, and avoid distracted driving on slick highways.
The unsettled pattern signals the start of fall weather in the Bay Area, with more sunshine expected later in the week. By Thursday skies clear, and Friday through Sunday remain bright and mild with highs climbing into the mid-70s.
Residents should charge devices, keep umbrellas handy, and monitor updated advisories as showers linger into early Wednesday. Weather alerts may continue as October begins, with more active systems possible in Northern California.
Five-Day Forecast for San Francisco, CA
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 72. Slight chance of afternoon rain.
- Tuesday: High near 71, slight chance of afternoon rain. Showers increase late night.
- Wednesday (Oct. 1): High near 71, 50% chance of rain, breezy.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 71.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 72.
