I know this might be hard to believe, since it was 43 degrees out this morning. But officials say that a massive heatwave is on the way to the 925 this weekend.
Meteorologists say the unusual March warmup could push some inland communities close to 90 degrees, potentially breaking temperature records and marking the hottest stretch of the year so far.
According to forecasters, temperatures will begin climbing midweek before peaking early next week as a strong high-pressure system settles over California. Inland areas of the Bay Area are expected to warm the fastest.
Cities in interior valleys such as Concord and Livermore could exceed 90°F during the hottest part of the event, while many other communities across the region will see highs well into the 80s.
Good thing Meadowlark just opened a new location there!
Even typically cooler parts of the Bay Area may feel the heat. Meteorologists say San Francisco could reach the 80s, while inland cities could run 20 degrees or more above typical mid-March temperatures.
What the Forecast Looks Like for the 925
For communities across Contra Costa County’s inland valleys, temperatures are expected to steadily rise through the weekend.
The National Weather Service forecast for the East Bay interior valleys shows highs climbing from the upper 70s midweek into the mid-80s and potentially higher as the heat wave strengthens.
Meteorologists say the warm air mass is tied to a strong ridge of high pressure over the Pacific and Western United States, which is suppressing cloud cover and allowing temperatures to climb rapidly across California.
Because this heat is arriving unusually early in the year, officials say people may not yet be acclimated to the conditions.
The National Weather Service says widespread “HeatRisk” conditions are expected across the region, with minor risk through the end of the week and moderate risk possible into early next week.
While warm spells are not uncommon in California, meteorologists say the timing of this one is notable.
A powerful heat dome forming over the western United States is driving temperatures far above normal for March and helping push heat across the state, including Northern California.
The pattern could also accelerate snowmelt in the Sierra Nevada and extend the region’s ongoing dry stretch.
So get ready! Test out your AC before the heatwave arrives, make sure you’ve got plenty of water on hand, and maybe get a shave ice. You know, for safety’s sake.
