San Francisco, CA – A golden haze glows across the Bay this morning, with calm water and crisp air greeting early commuters. After a stretch of clear, mild days, the Bay Area is set to enjoy one more dry and comfortable weekend before November’s first wet system begins to form offshore.
According to the National Weather Service in Monterey, high pressure will keep skies mostly sunny through Sunday, with afternoon highs in the upper 60s to low 70s and lows hovering near 55°F. Gentle west winds will persist, making for ideal outdoor conditions from the Embarcadero to Napa vineyards.
By Monday, clouds begin to increase, and computer models suggest a Pacific system could bring light rain by Tuesday, marking the Bay Area’s first measurable November precipitation. The timing could be crucial for regional reservoirs still sitting below seasonal averages, offering a much-needed early start to the wet season.
For now, Halloween events and weekend travel look smooth across the region. Visibility will remain high, and fog risk stays low along coastal routes like Highway 1 and I-280. Residents planning early holiday decorating or home maintenance should use this weekend’s calm stretch to finish outdoor work before conditions turn damp next week.
Meteorologists caution that another stronger storm could follow mid-month — part of a broader early-November pattern bringing cooler, wetter air across Northern California.
For the Bay Area, the dry calm of fall may be giving way to the first true touch of winter weather on the horizon.
