Second Storm Headed for Bay Area This Weekend

The next weather system is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds starting Saturday.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A second storm system is on track to reach the Bay Area on Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that are expected to last through much of next week. The National Weather Service predicts 2 to 4 inches of rain across the region, with some isolated areas potentially seeing up to 6 inches. Wind gusts up to 45 mph are also anticipated, especially along the coast. The storm is expected to hit the North Bay first before spreading to the rest of the area.

Why it matters

The upcoming storm follows a previous system earlier this week that dropped over 2.5 inches of rain in parts of Santa Cruz County. The back-to-back storms highlight the ongoing wet pattern the Bay Area is experiencing and the potential for significant rainfall and weather impacts in the coming days.

The details

According to National Weather Service meteorologist Roger Gass, the storm system is expected to reach the Bay Area late on Saturday. While most of the daytime on Saturday should be fine, the North Bay is likely to see the storm hit first before it spreads across the region. The rain is then forecast to continue on and off through much of next week, with the weather service predicting rain for most of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

  • The storm system is expected to reach the Bay Area late on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • The rain is forecast to continue on and off through much of next week, with the weather service predicting rain for most of Monday, February 17, Tuesday, February 18, and Wednesday, February 19, 2026.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing weather-related warnings in the United States.

Roger Gass

A meteorologist with the National Weather Service who provided details on the upcoming storm system.

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What they’re saying

“It's still shaping up as we have anticipated.”

— Roger Gass, Meteorologist (Mercury News)

“Most of the daytime Saturday should be alright.”

— Roger Gass, Meteorologist (Mercury News)

What’s next

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the storm system and provide updates on the expected rainfall, wind, and potential impacts as it moves through the Bay Area over the weekend and into next week.

The takeaway

The back-to-back storm systems highlight the ongoing wet pattern the Bay Area is experiencing, and residents should be prepared for the potential of significant rainfall, strong winds, and weather-related disruptions in the coming days.