California wakes up under a calm winter sky, where cool air brushes the Bay and early light reflects off quiet streets.
California’s Weather Alert highlights a mild, mostly dry start for the San Francisco Bay Area today. Temperatures hover in the upper 40s early, with patchy clouds and light winds keeping conditions comfortable for commuters. Roads remain dry across the city and surrounding bridges, making for a smooth start to the day.
According to the National Weather Service, sunshine becomes more dominant as the day progresses. Afternoon highs climb into the low 60s around San Francisco, with slightly warmer readings inland. Tonight stays seasonably cool, with clouds increasing late as a weak system approaches from the Pacific.
Attention shifts to midweek. Tuesday remains mostly dry through the day, though clouds thicken by afternoon. By Wednesday, a better chance for light rain develops, especially late in the day and into Wednesday night. Rain amounts look limited, but damp pavement could slow travel during evening hours on routes like US-101 and I-80. Drivers should plan extra time if showers materialize.
Thursday trends drier again, with a return to mostly sunny skies and highs near the low 60s. Nights remain cool but not cold, keeping frost concerns limited to higher elevations away from the immediate coast.
NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook points toward below-normal precipitation returning after midweek, with temperatures near or slightly above average into early February. For now, winter stays gentle, with only brief interruptions.
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, and keep an umbrella nearby midweek. Are you expecting rain where you are by Wednesday evening?
Five-Day Outlook for San Francisco, California
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 60°F
- Wednesday: Chance of rain late, high near 62°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 62°F
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 62°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 63°F
