SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Bay Area drivers should prepare for wet commutes Tuesday as showers move through San Francisco before midweek sunshine returns. Roads like Highway 101 and I-280 may see slick surfaces by late morning, creating hazardous driving conditions.
According to the National Weather Service, rain chances increase after 11 p.m. tonight and continue into Tuesday morning. Light southwest winds could gust as high as 18 mph, adding to tricky travel conditions during the early rush. Commuters are urged to allow extra travel time and avoid speeding on rain-slicked roads.
San Francisco will see highs near 72 Tuesday before skies clear by evening. Wednesday brings only a 30 percent chance of isolated showers late morning, but the pattern shifts quickly. By Thursday, mostly sunny skies dominate, and warmer conditions hold into the weekend.
Residents should plan to keep umbrellas handy Tuesday but can expect milder, drier conditions to close the week. With seasonal changes setting in, brief showers highlight the arrival of early fall weather across the Bay Area.
Warnings for heavy rain are not in effect, but motorists should drive cautiously during downpours and check for updated advisories.
Five Day Forecast for San Francisco, CA
- Tuesday: Chance of rain, high 72, evening clearing.
- Wednesday: Isolated showers, partly sunny, high 70.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 70.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 72.
- Saturday: Sunny and mild, high near 73.
