California wakes to the shine of wet pavement and the hiss of tires slicing through standing water this morning. In San Francisco, umbrellas bow under steady rain while clouds sit low over the Bay, signaling a prolonged stretch of unsettled winter weather.
According to the National Weather Service, rain remains widespread across the city and much of the central California coast through Sunday and into Monday. Rain chances stay near 90 to 100 percent during this stretch, with periodic heavier bursts and gusty winds making travel slower and visibility reduced.
Across downtown San Francisco, SoMa, the Mission, and the Sunset District, roads remain slick well into the day. Drivers should expect ponding on surface streets and slower traffic on US-101 and I-80 approaches. Winds increase at times Sunday, especially near the water, which could send spray across bridges and exposed roadways.
Temperatures stay mild, topping out near 60, but overnight readings dip into the low 50s. That cool, damp pattern is an early winter signal, even without snow locally. Models hint at a lingering storm track through midweek, keeping rain in the picture as Christmas travel ramps up.
By Monday, showers continue with little drying time between systems. Travelers heading to airports or planning longer drives should build in extra time and prepare for steady rain through at least Tuesday. While snow stays well north and east, California travelers connecting to Midwest or Great Lakes routes should monitor winter storm developments there.
Rain continues into Christmas Day, creating a wet holiday backdrop. Plan ahead, keep headlights on, and expect slower conditions during peak travel periods.
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Five-Day Outlook for San Francisco, California
- Today: Rain likely; high near 60
- Sunday: Periods of rain, breezy at times; high near 60
- Monday: Rain continues; high near 56
- Tuesday: Cloudy with rain; high near 58
- Wednesday: Ongoing rain; high near 58
