, Issued at 112 PM PST Sat Jan 10 2026 (This evening through Sunday)
High pressure continues to dominate the forecast through at least the end of the Long Term. We can expect another round of cold temperatures tonight, thanks to mostly clear skies and increased radiational cooling, before temperatures warm into the upper 50s to low 60s during the day on Sunday. A Cold Weather Advisory goes into effect at 1AM Sunday and continues through 9 AM PST for portions of the Bay Area and Central Coast while an Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for the southern Salinas Valley during that same time frame. Morning low temperatures for the Extreme Cold Warning will be in the upper 20s to low 30s. Temperatures in the Cold Weather Advisory will be in the low to mid 30s. Main adjustment to the forecast was to nudge tomorrow's morning low temperatures down again as the deterministic continues to run too warm. This looks to improve starting Tuesday into next week as we see morning low temperatures become more seasonal. Light, offshore winds continue with locally breezier conditions along the coast and within the Salinas Valley.
A Beach Hazards Statement goes into effect at 4PM PST Sunday and remains in effect through Monday evening. There will be an increased likelihood of rip currents, sneakers waves, and larger shore break. If you are taking advantage of the pleasant weather and heading to the beach, take extra precaution and never turn your back on the ocean.
..issued at 112 PM PST Sat Jan 10 2026 (Sunday night through next Friday)
The long term forecast looks pretty similar to the short term forecast. High pressure continues with a slight warming trend and pleasant weather expected this week. Cold products will likely be needed again Monday morning and potentially Tuesday morning with lows in the low to mid 30s. Most likely places to continue seeing cooler temperatures would be the valleys and interior Central Coast while the higher elevations and the coast stay warmer. Wednesday through the end of the week, morning temperatures will be more seasonal in the upper 30s to 40s. Daytime temperatures warm slightly Monday into the end of the week with highs building from the upper 50s to low 60s on Monday to mid to upper 60s by mid to late week. Portions of the interior Central Coast, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and the southern Santa Clara Valley have a chance at reaching the low 70s as early as Tuesday afternoon. This would see temperatures running almost 10 degrees above normal for this time of year. While no records are currently expected to be broken, some of the forecasted high temperatures this week come close to their observed records. No chances for rain in the immediate future. Long range guidance is hinting at rain returning between the 20th-25th time frame. However, that is over two weeks away so we will have to hold tight and see if that rain chance is maintained or if it goes away as we get closer to the 20th-25th time period.
Hazardous beach conditions are expected to continue for much of this week with additional Beach Hazard Statements likely to be issued. If you are heading to the beach this week make sure to exercise caution and never turn your back on the ocean.
(00z TAFS) Issued at 422 PM PST Sat Jan 10 2026
VFR through the TAF period for all sites but STS which will see spotty fog into the late night. High clouds continue to build into the region through the TAF period. Winds will mostly say light through the TAF period with directions being mostly variable with some localized effects determining the wind directions at a few of the TAF sites.
Vicinity of SFO, VFR through the TAF period. Expect mostly light and variable winds through the night with winds turning northeast late Sunday morning, then more northerly to northwest later into the day.
SFO Bridge Approach, Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals, VFR through the TAF period. Light and variable winds last through the evening. Winds turn east- southeasterly overnight across the area, with winds becoming more moderate for SNS. Winds weaken into Sunday afternoon, becoming variable once again.
(tonight through next Friday) Issued at 422 PM PST Sat Jan 10 2026
Light winds continue over the waters through much of Sunday. A longer period and larger northwesterly builds Sunday afternoon producing a rough sea state through early Tuesday. Seas rebuild in the late work week.
Issued at 112 PM PST Sat Jan 10 2026
A Beach Hazard Statement will go into effect at 4PM PST Sunday and continue through Monday evening for all Pacific Coast beaches from Sonoma to Monterey County. A longer period moderate swell will bring hazardous beach conditions with increased risk for rip currents, sneaker waves, and larger shore break. This will result in dangerous conditions along the shoreline. Hazardous beach conditions are expected to continue through Thursday with the issuance of additional Beach Hazard Statements likely.
Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.
Ca, Beach Hazards Statement from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening for CAZ006-505-509-529-530.
Cold Weather Advisory from 1 AM to 9 AM PST Sunday for CAZ506- 510-513-514-518.
Extreme Cold Warning from 1 AM to 9 AM PST Sunday for CAZ516.
PZ, Small Craft Advisory from 9 PM Sunday to 9 AM PST Monday for Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 10-60 NM.
Small Craft Advisory from 4 PM Sunday to 9 AM PST Monday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 10-60 NM.
