The second of two cold fronts was moving through the Bay Area Friday and bringing with it rain showers, gusty winds, and possible thunderstorms, as well as a chance of snow at higher peaks.
The National Weather Service said in its Friday forecast discussion for the Bay Area that scattered showers and strong winds will increase by Friday afternoon. A Wind Advisory was in effect from noon Friday through 10 a.m. Saturday for the Bay Area coastal ranges, East Bay interior valleys and hills, eastern Santa Clara County hills, Santa Cruz Mountains, and interior Monterey County.
Winds were expected from the southwest from 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 55 mph, the Weather Service said, which may cause downed trees or tree limbs and scattered power outages.
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In addition, a High Surf Advisory was in effect for the Bay Area and Central Coast from 10 a.m. Friday through 4 p.m. Saturday, with large breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet and dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.