California — A slate-gray sky hangs low over San Francisco this morning as a faint breeze pushes cool, damp air up Market Street. The smell of wet pavement lingers from a recent drizzle, hinting at the wetter stretch lining up for the Bay Area as early Thanksgiving travel accelerates across Northern California.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers develop today, especially after midday, though early travel on I-80, US-101, and the Bay Bridge should remain manageable. Residents should keep rain gear close and allow extra time for ferries, BART connections, and airport drop-offs as clouds thicken. Light winds shift from the northeast to the southwest, helping funnel moisture toward the city by afternoon.
Showers expand tonight with breezy south winds and gusts approaching 20 mph. Models highlight a steady rain window late tonight through Sunday, signaling a classic November pattern with slick roadways and slower crossings around the East Bay hills. After all, early winter systems can shift quickly, and brief downpours may reduce visibility on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge or approach lanes into SFO.
Sunday brings the most widespread rainfall, with coverage near 70 percent and gusty winds along the coast. Event planners and early holiday travelers should expect delays around midday. Monday keeps the pattern alive with another round of showers, mainly after 4 p.m., which could affect commuters returning to work or heading toward Oakland and San Jose for early-week flights.
To be fair, temperatures remain mild, but the persistent moisture hints at a subtle Winter Tease for higher terrain north of the Golden Gate where cooler pockets may briefly dip near the low 40s. No snow chance appears for the Bay Area itself.
A brief dry window arrives Tuesday before another weak system lines up midweek.
Five-Day Outlook for San Francisco, CA
Sat: 65/56 – Spotty showers; clouds increase.
Sun: 64/53 – Widespread showers; breezy.
Mon: 62/50 – Showers likely late day.
Tue: 63/50 – Sunny; calmer.
Wed: 64/52 – Chance showers; cooler breeze
