California greets the morning under a gray blanket, with low clouds draped over downtown San Francisco and a damp chill in the air. Temperatures sit near 54 degrees after 9 a.m., and sidewalks still feel cool from the marine layer.
According to the National Weather Service in the Bay Area, clouds will gradually thin by midday, allowing partial sunshine and a high near 64 degrees. Light west winds increase to 5 to 9 mph this afternoon, keeping the air crisp but comfortable.
Expect clouds to thicken again by evening, with lows dipping to around 51 degrees. By Wednesday, skies turn brighter through the late morning hours. Highs reach near 63, though northwest winds could gust up to 21 mph, especially along the waterfront and across the Golden Gate Bridge. Secure loose items and expect choppy bay conditions.
Thursday brings full sunshine and another high near 64. By Friday, temperatures climb to around 68 degrees under clear skies. Weekend readings push into the lower 70s, signaling a clear March warming trend.
While mountain snow and gusty winds target the Rockies midweek, the Bay Area remains dry and seasonably mild. Longer daylight is also arriving fast. We spring clocks ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Sunrise shifts later, but evenings stretch brighter.
Early outlooks for next week favor continued above-normal temperatures across California, reinforcing early spring warmth through the first full week of March.
Five Day Outlook for San Francisco, California:
Wednesday: Becoming sunny, high 63, gusts to 21 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, high 64.
Friday: Sunny, high 68.
Saturday: Sunny, high 72.
Sunday: Sunny, high 71.
