Bay Area Braces for Rain Ahead of Super Bowl LX

Weather service says game day should stay dry, but region to see wet weather before and after

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Despite an incoming low-pressure system that's expected to bring rain to the Bay Area starting Friday, the National Weather Service says Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara on Sunday should stay dry. However, the region will see an increase in cloud cover and temperatures returning to seasonal norms over the weekend.

Why it matters

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest annual sporting events in the U.S., drawing millions of viewers and generating significant economic activity for the host region. Ensuring favorable weather conditions is crucial for the game's success and the experience of fans and players.

The details

The low-pressure system is expected to bring rain primarily to the North Bay on Friday, with the rest of the region seeing the impact on Monday and Tuesday. While some rain is possible on Sunday, it should be very light. Temperatures are expected to peak on Wednesday and Thursday, reaching the mid to upper 70s across the Bay Area, before cooling down to the low 60s on game day.

  • On Wednesday, temperatures are expected to reach the higher 70s, with Salinas potentially hitting 79 degrees.
  • Temperatures in San Jose are forecast to peak at 77 degrees on Thursday.
  • The low-pressure system is expected to bring increased cloud cover on Saturday and Sunday.
  • A beach hazards statement is in effect from midnight Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday, followed by a high surf advisory until 9 p.m. Saturday.
  • Super Bowl LX is scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Roger Gass

A meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

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What they’re saying

“We are expecting some rain over the North Bay of the region if anything happens at all. And whatever rain falls Sunday should be very light.”

— Roger Gass, Meteorologist (Mercury News)

What’s next

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the developing low-pressure system and provide updates on the expected weather conditions leading up to and during Super Bowl LX.

The takeaway

While the Bay Area is bracing for a wet weather pattern in the days surrounding the Super Bowl, the game itself is expected to be spared from significant rainfall, allowing the event to proceed without major weather-related disruptions.