Oakland Wakes In Fog, Gears Up For Midweek Soaker

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Oakland is experiencing patchy fog in the morning, with temperatures in the low 50s. Skies are expected to remain mostly cloudy throughout the day, with highs reaching the low to mid-60s. A stronger Pacific low is moving towards the coast, bringing likely rain that is expected to continue into Wednesday. The wet stretch could feature brief heavy downpours and isolated thunderstorms, so commuters should plan for a slower, soggier midweek drive.

Why it matters

The incoming weather system could impact travel and outdoor activities in the Oakland area, with the potential for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and choppy coastal waters. Residents and commuters should be prepared for the changing weather conditions.

The details

The patchy fog may linger in sheltered pockets through mid-morning before thinning by late morning. North winds around 5 to 6 mph will keep the immediate shoreline a bit cooler than inland spots, and tonight's lows should dip into the upper 40s to around 50. Rain is likely to move in tomorrow, with the heaviest periods expected from tomorrow night into Wednesday. Forecasters say many locations could pick up a few tenths of an inch, while some coastal and hillier areas may see a half to three-quarters of an inch. Brief bursts could reach rates up to 0.25 inches per hour, with localized higher rates possible. Isolated thunderstorms cannot be ruled out.

• Patchy fog may hang on in sheltered pockets through mid-morning before thinning by late morning.
• Rain is likely to move in tomorrow, with the heaviest periods expected from tomorrow night into Wednesday.

What’s next

Small Craft Advisories are expected to kick in for portions of the coastal waters around 9 AM tomorrow and carry through into early Wednesday, with the potential for gale-force gusts south of the Golden Gate and some notably choppy ferry crossings.