Bay Area Forecast Discussion
Key Forecasts
3-Day OutlookCurrent Region Radar
Interactive MapActive Advisory Overview
Onshore winds remain breezy, while interior portions heat up today. A noticeable cooling trend will sweep in for the weekend and continue into mid-week, accompanied by hazardous rip currents along coastal beaches.
Discussion Summary
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Hazardous Advisories
Aviation Forecast & Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs)
Aviation Conditions: MVFR Ceilings Coastal, VFR Inland
Low clouds causing MVFR ceilings around Monterey Bay (MRY, SNS) and Half Moon Bay (HAF) will erode to VFR by late morning (15Z-18Z). SFO expects gusty westerly winds up to 30-35 knots this afternoon.
Marine & Offshore Water Conditions
Gale Warnings Active
Gale force gusts expected in outer waters & coastal jets (Pt Reyes, Pt Sur). Inner waters gusts expanding Saturday.
Rough Sea State
Very rough seas in outer waters. Rough seas in inner waters through Saturday, moderating by Sunday/Monday.
Beach Hazards & Sneaker Waves Warning
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT
Active through 9:00 AM Saturday morning for all Pacific Coast beaches (CAZ006, CAZ505, CAZ509, CAZ529, CAZ530).
- Hazard: Long period southwesterly swell (17-18s period at 3ft) bringing a high risk of sneaker waves and rip currents.
- Location: Especially dangerous at southwest facing beaches.
- Precaution: Stay off jetties, piers, and shoreline rocks. Keep eyes on the ocean. NEVER turn your back on the ocean!
Active Watches, Warnings & Advisories (MTR)
Full Zone Log
CPC Climate Probability Outlooks
Updated daily by the NOAA Climate Prediction Center (CPC). These maps show the probability of temperature and precipitation deviating from 30-year climatological normals over the 6 to 10 day forecast window.
6-10 Day Temperature Outlook
Temperature Outlook Interpretation: Shows the probability of average temperatures being warmer (reds) or cooler (blues) than the 30-year climatological normal. Higher percentages indicate stronger confidence in anomalous warmth or coolness.
6-10 Day Precipitation Outlook
Precipitation Outlook Interpretation: Shows the probability of total precipitation being wetter (greens) or drier (browns) than normal. Represents predicted shifts in storm tracks and weather patterns.
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