California rain streaks across windshields and pools along Market Street as steady showers grip San Francisco this morning. The air feels damp and cool near 55 degrees, and roads remain slick for the midweek commute. Drivers on US-101 and I-80 should expect spray and reduced visibility through late morning.
The National Weather Service reports a 90% chance of rain today, with southwest winds between 10 and 13 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. Rainfall amounts could reach a quarter inch before tapering later today. Showers gradually diminish by evening, but wet pavement lingers into tonight.
Across the state, this same Pacific system drops heavy snow in the Sierra while spreading lighter rain into the Central Valley. Chain controls remain possible over higher passes. Travelers heading toward Lake Tahoe should check conditions before leaving.
Skies clear quickly by Thursday, and sunshine pushes highs near 62. Friday stays mostly sunny with another high around 62, setting up a mild start to Valentine’s Weekend Feb. 13-15. Saturday turns cloudier with a slight chance of rain late in the day. More widespread rain returns Sunday and continues into early Monday.
Temperatures hold near seasonal levels through the weekend, then trend milder next week. Long-range guidance hints at above-average warmth building across much of the West and central U.S., with readings running 10 to 20 degrees above average in some regions.
Five Day Outlook for San Francisco, CA:
Today: Rain, high near 60.
Thursday: Sunny, high 62.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 62.
Saturday: Cloudy, high 60, slight late rain chance.
Sunday: Rain, high near 58.
