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Walnut Creek Today
By the People, for the People
Bay Area Set for Sunny, Warm Weather Return
After a brief rainy spell, high pressure and clear skies are on the way.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:55pm
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The Bay Area is set to return to sunny, warm weather after a two-day interruption of rain and cooler temperatures. The National Weather Service forecasts that the rain will clear by Thursday morning, followed by a rebuilding of high pressure that will bring temperatures back up to the 70s and 80s by the weekend.
Why it matters
The Bay Area has experienced an extended period of sizzling heat and sunny weather in recent months, so this return to more typical spring conditions will be welcomed by many residents after the brief rainy interlude.
The details
Light rain fell on the region overnight, with the heaviest precipitation recorded on Mount Tamalpais in Marin County at 1.6 inches. Other areas saw between 0.05 and 1.5 inches of rain. The rain is expected to clear by Thursday morning, allowing high pressure to rebuild and temperatures to climb back up to 75-80 degrees by the weekend.
- Rain fell on the region steadily but lightly overnight.
- The rain is expected to be finished completely sometime Thursday morning.
- Temperatures are expected to peak at 80 degrees in the hottest places by the weekend.
- A lower-pressure trough may bring more precipitation next week, though it's too early to determine.
The players
National Weather Service
The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing weather-related warnings.
Rick Canepa
A meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
What they’re saying
“'We're going to dry out and get some sunshine. There will also be some breezy gusty wind.'”
— Rick Canepa, Meteorologist
The takeaway
After a brief respite from the recent heat wave, the Bay Area is set to return to its typical spring weather pattern of sunny, warm days, providing relief to residents who have endured an extended period of sizzling temperatures.
