San Jose is rolling in today with mostly clear skies and a brisk start, with temperatures in the low 50s at Mineta San José International Airport early this morning. Sunshine should bump inland highs to about 71°F this afternoon, but a north-northwest breeze will keep exposed bridges and hilltops feeling downright blustery. If you are planning to be outside, keep one eye on the sky and the other on the forecast, since marine and wind impacts are possible this afternoon and into the evening.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
North-northwest winds will crank up through the afternoon, generally 5 to 14 mph with gusts up to around 25 mph and the strongest bursts over ridgelines and through mountain gaps. Some higher peaks could briefly see stronger gusts, while valley floors are more likely to get short, blustery bursts instead of long stretches of high wind. The National Weather Service is calling for the same setup, with highs near 71°F, gusty offshore flow today into early Friday, and…..