Bay Area Heat Wave Ends as Cooler Weather and Rain Approach

After record-breaking temperatures, the Bay Area is set for a gradual cooldown with a slight chance of rain over the weekend.

The Bay Area experienced an unprecedented heat wave in early October, with temperatures reaching record highs in multiple cities.
Meteorologists underestimated the duration and intensity of the heat wave due to a persistent high-pressure ridge that stalled over the region.
Temperatures began to cool on Tuesday, with a more significant drop expected by the weekend as a low-pressure system approaches from the Gulf of Alaska.
A slight chance of rain is forecast for the Bay Area this weekend, with the North Bay having the highest likelihood of receiving light showers.
Despite the cooldown, temperatures are expected to remain above average for the next week, with more typical fall weather anticipated by mid-October.