California’s gray morning sky is already thinning over downtown San Francisco, and damp streets are beginning to dry as brighter skies push in from the Pacific. A few light showers brushed parts of the city earlier, but steadier sunshine is set to return by midday. Expect highs near 63 degrees this afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in the Bay Area, only a slight chance of rain lingers early, with gradual clearing and calm winds becoming west 5 to 7 mph. By Tuesday, mostly sunny skies hold steady with highs again near 63. Nights dip into the lower 50s, with upper 40s by midweek.
Across California, the broader pattern favors warming through the first week of March. While parts of the central and eastern U.S. track snow and ice, the Bay Area trends mild and dry. Sunshine dominates Wednesday and Thursday, with highs edging up to 65 degrees. By Friday and Saturday, temperatures rise into the upper 60s and lower 70s inland.
Cool mornings still carry a brisk edge. If pavement stays damp before sunrise, slick spots can develop briefly on shaded ramps and bridges. Plan a cautious early drive, especially over elevated roadways like U.S. 101 and I-80 approaches.
Daylight is increasing quickly now. We gain more than an hour of sunlight this month, and clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. That shift often reinforces the spring feel.
Looking into the 6–10 day window, above-normal temperatures appear likely across much of California. Spring warmth is building. Are you noticing longer evenings in your neighborhood?
Five Day Outlook for San Francisco, California:
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 63.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 63.
Thursday: Sunny, high 65.
Friday: Sunny, high 69.
Saturday: Sunny, high 72.
