Bay Area Heat Wave Sets Temperature Records as Cooling Nears

Record-breaking spring temperatures in the Bay Area are expected to drop sharply by March 26, with rain and cooler weather on the horizon.

Several Bay Area cities, including Oakland, San Jose, and Half Moon Bay, broke daily high-temperature records on March 24, with more records likely on March 25.
The heat wave, driven by a high-pressure system preventing marine cooling, has brought the hottest Bay Area temperatures since October 2024.
Beach hazard warnings, including risks of sneaker waves and rip currents, remain in effect through Tuesday night along the Pacific Coast.
A cooling trend is forecast to begin on March 26, with temperatures dropping to seasonal norms and light rain possible in parts of the region.
Meteorologists are monitoring the potential for a rare atmospheric river to bring significant rain to the Bay Area by the end of March or early April.