Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains
A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge (PZZ531) Issued by: National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey, CA Last Update: 849 AM PDT Tue Apr 21 2026 |  |
| Today: S wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. A chance of tstms. Showers until late afternoon, then rain likely late. Tonight: W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. A chance of rain. Wed: SE wind around 5 kt, veering to W in the afternoon. A chance of rain, mainly in the morning. Wed Night: NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Thu: NW wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Thu Night: W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to around 5 kt after midnight. Fri: W wind 5 to 10 kt. Fri Night: W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW around 5 kt after midnight. Sat: SW wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Sat Night: SW wind 10 to 15 kt. winds and waves higher in and near tstms. | |
| Zone Forecast: San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge (PZZ531) | |
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