2 weeks Ago By Tony Ng
The Bay Area is poised to witness a warming and drying trend starting today, according to a recent statement by the National Weather Service (NWS) San Francisco. This shift is set to bring temperatures above our seasonal norms, introducing a minor HeatRisk by the time the week rolls to a close. Forecasters are particularly noting a stark jump in mercury readings by Friday.
Despite the welcomed uptick heralding warmer days, a certain chill may not fully relinquish its grip, especially in the higher elevations. San Francisco Downtown, for instance, is flirting rigorously to come within two degrees of their daily record low set in 1955, as per the early morning forecast from NWS San Francisco. Weather experts assert that we should anticipate dry conditions and temperatures several degrees below the norm for today.
As per the National Weather Service San Francisco, "dry conditions and temperatures several degrees below normal are on tap for today."Toward the weekend, an upper-level longwave ridge building into the West from the Eastern Pacific Ocean is expected to increase the temperature. However, a transient cold front may briefly check this warming spurt, with effects mostly limited to light rainfall in the North Bay and a paltry pause in the rising temperature trend.
The following Tuesday, conditions are anticipated to not just rebound but climb above the average, with the Climate Prediction Center signaling a 60-70% probability of above-normal temperatures for April 7 to 11.Aviation forecasts, meanwhile, have remained stable, with several airports expected to experience VFR conditions this morning. Wind patterns are expected to intensify again later in the day but should maintain their northwesterly course.
According to the National Weather Service, "Winds will increase again this afternoon, but remain out of the NW. Overall confidence is moderate to high."On the maritime front, it's a breezy start for our coastal areas, with stronger northerly flows predicted north of Point Reyes pushing through into early Thursday.
Mariners can expect a reprieve post-Thursday as both wind and swell decrease, hinting at an improved sea state. As for local advisories, a report by NWS San Francisco states, "Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM PDT this afternoon for Mry Bay," along with several other stretch-specific advisories for neighboring waters extending into Thursday night..
