Warm, Sunny Weekend Ahead for Bay Area

Winds to weaken as temperatures climb into the mid-70s, with some areas potentially reaching near 80 degrees.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The National Weather Service forecasts a warm and sunny weekend for the Bay Area, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-70s and potentially near 80 degrees in some areas. Gusty winds that have been blowing in the region are expected to subside by Friday, leading to a more spring-like weather pattern through the middle of March.

Why it matters

After a period of windy and unsettled weather, the warm and sunny forecast is welcome news for Bay Area residents looking to enjoy the outdoors over the weekend. The shift in weather patterns also signals the arrival of spring-like conditions in the region.

The details

The National Weather Service says the gusty winds that have been blowing in from the west and northwest will start to slow down on Friday, with a shift to offshore flows from the northeast. This change in wind direction is expected to allow temperatures to climb, with highs potentially reaching near 80 degrees in the hottest spots. Winds could still gust up to 40 mph along the coasts and higher elevations on Thursday, but are expected to be more manageable at 25-30 mph in lower and more inland areas.

  • The gusty winds are expected to start slowing down on Friday, March 7, 2026.
  • Temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-70s over the weekend of March 8-9, 2026, with some areas potentially reaching near 80 degrees.

The players

National Weather Service

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

Dial Hoang

A meteorologist with the National Weather Service who provided the forecast details for the Bay Area.

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What they’re saying

“We'll see them start to slow down Friday and by Saturday, you'll see a shift in the off-shore flow, and it's gonna start warming up more.”

— Dial Hoang, Meteorologist (National Weather Service)

“Those temperatures by the weekend should be up to the mid-70s. Some of the hotter places might get near 80.”

— Dial Hoang, Meteorologist (National Weather Service)

What’s next

The National Weather Service expects temperatures to cool down again in the Bay Area early next week, though they are expected to remain above the seasonal average.

The takeaway

After a period of windy and unsettled weather, the Bay Area is in for a warm and sunny weekend, with temperatures climbing into the mid-70s and potentially reaching near 80 degrees in some areas. This shift in weather patterns signals the arrival of spring-like conditions in the region.