Bay Area Braces for Brief Friday Rain Before Extended Dry Spell

A weak cold front will bring light rain across the region Friday, followed by weeks of dry and warmer-than-average weather.

Light rain is expected across the Bay Area on Friday, with rainfall totals ranging from less than a quarter-inch in the South Bay to up to an inch in North Bay mountains.
The rain will taper off by Friday evening, with dry and mild conditions forecast for the next two weeks due to a high-pressure system.
Temperatures will remain seasonable, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s and lows in the 30s to 40s, warming slightly in the coming days.
The Sierra Nevada will see a winter storm warning Friday, but the statewide snowpack is expected to trend closer to average due to the dry January outlook.
A high surf advisory is in effect along Northern California's coast until Sunday morning, with waves reaching up to 25-30 feet and hazardous beach conditions expected.