Forecasters anticipate that 2025 will see the coldest temperatures of the year, bringing a cold snap to the Bay Area, Northern California, and Central Coast around the end of 2024.
In its daily forecast discussion, the National Weather Service stated that the region would have freeze warnings and frost advisories over the next few days, with temperatures expected to remain mostly cold and dry.
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Low temperatures in the inland valleys are expected to be in the lower to middle 30s, while those along the coast and bayshore are expected to reach the high 30s.From 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 10 a.m. on New Year’s Day, a freeze warning was in effect for the interior Central Coast, the eastern Santa Clara Hills, and the interior North Bay.The remainder of the region, from the Marin and Sonoma coastal ranges to the Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur coast, was under a frost advisory at the same time.
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Additionally, from 3 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, a cold weather advisory was issued for parts of Lake and Mendocino counties, with temperatures expected to plummet to 28 to 32 degrees.
While widespread freezing temperatures were not anticipated, dry and windy weather were predicted for the Sacramento Valley and the interior of Northern California. This would lead to a cold evening with lows in the 30s and patches of valley fog and frost.
According to the Weather Service, high clouds still have the potential to remain into the night and overnight in the Bay Area and Central Coast, protecting those regions from the coldest temperatures and keeping them warmer than the current forecast, particularly if fog forms.
In the inland valleys, temperatures are still predicted to be anywhere from 3 to 10 degrees below seasonal averages. This could have serious repercussions for vulnerable groups, such as children, the elderly, and those without access to proper shelter or heating.
It was advised that residents keep in mind the four P’s when it’s frigid outside:
The night of New Year’s Eve and the morning of New Year’s Day will probably see low temperatures rise by a few degrees. Parts of the North Bay may see light sprinkles by Wednesday as a result of a broader system that is mostly affecting Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Late Thursday and early Friday are the next chances for widespread light rain.
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