New Year's Rain Soaks Bay Area

New Year's Eve celebrations across the Bay Area and Central Coast are anticipated to be accompanied by showers and light rain. This wet weather pattern is projected to continue into the initial days of 2026, prompting forecasters to advise revelers to prepare for damp conditions.

Forecasters predict Friday will be the week's wettest and windiest day as an atmospheric river takes shape. Coastal areas and higher elevations could experience south winds gusting up to 50 mph. The wet spell is expected to extend through the weekend, with an additional half-inch to an inch of rain anticipated from Saturday through Monday.

Compounding the precipitation forecast, a Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for low-lying areas of the Bay Area and Monterey Bay due to King Tides. This advisory, which began Wednesday morning, is scheduled to last through Sunday afternoon, adding to the weather concerns.