Bay Area Braces for Back-to-Back Storms

Wet weather to arrive after Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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After an unusually foggy start to the day, the Bay Area is expected to see clear skies just in time for Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara. However, the region is bracing for a 'train of two storms' that will bring significant rainfall starting Sunday evening and continuing through the week.

Why it matters

The incoming storms will provide much-needed precipitation for the Bay Area, which had been experiencing abnormally dry conditions prior to being lifted from drought status a few weeks ago. The rainfall will help replenish water supplies and reduce the risk of the region re-entering drought conditions.

The details

The first round of rain is expected to arrive in the North Bay on Sunday evening, with widespread showers likely sweeping through the region by Tuesday morning. Rainfall totals are estimated to range from a quarter inch to over an inch, with higher elevations like Mount Tamalpais and the Santa Cruz Mountains potentially seeing even more. After a brief break, a second, even heavier storm system is expected to move in on Saturday, continuing the wet pattern.

  • Sunday evening: Rain arrives in the North Bay.
  • Tuesday morning: Widespread showers across the Bay Area.
  • Wednesday: First round of rain tapers off, with lingering spotty showers.
  • Thursday: Conditions clear out.
  • Saturday: Second, heavier storm system moves in.

The players

Sebastian Westerink

A meteorologist for the National Weather Service's Bay Area office.

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What they’re saying

“It's going to be a nice, soaking rain. Things will feel quite a bit different than what we've seen the past few weeks. It'll be noticeably cooler and cloudier.”

— Sebastian Westerink, Meteorologist (SFGATE)

What’s next

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the storm systems and provide updated forecasts as the weather patterns develop.

The takeaway

The incoming storms will provide much-needed precipitation for the Bay Area, helping to replenish water supplies and reduce the risk of the region re-entering drought conditions. Residents should be prepared for a significant shift in weather conditions in the coming days.