Rain and Chilly Temperatures Return to the San Francisco Bay Area

Rain has returned to the San Francisco Bay Area, bringing chilly temperatures with it. According to the National Weather Service, Monday saw a high chance of rain, with light to moderate rains expected throughout the day. The rains were forecasted to pass through the region in the late morning before clearing out by Monday night[4].

Daytime highs on Monday were in the upper 50s to low 60s, while overnight lows were mostly in the mid to lower 50s. Tuesday is expected to be partly cloudy and dry, but more rain is anticipated to arrive from Wednesday through Friday and could last into the weekend[4].

The weather pattern is part of a larger system affecting the western United States. A powerful Pacific system is moving inland, bringing accumulating snow to higher terrains in the West and increasing winds that could exacerbate fire dangers in areas like the Plains and California. This system also brings onshore flow across coastal areas, leading to potential flood inundation and rip currents in regions such as Texas and the Southeast[1][3].

In addition to the rain, the Bay Area is experiencing breezy conditions. North winds of 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph, are expected in some areas. The sunny and breezy weather will continue through the week, with highs in the 60s to mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s[3].