The Bay Area experienced unseasonably warm temperatures on Sunday, January 28, 2024, setting several records that date back decades, according to the National Weather Service Bay Area office.
While residents enjoyed a break from the typical winter chill, concerns loom as confidence grows in the forecast for heavy rain later in the week.
Record high temperatures were recorded across various locations, marking an unusual climatic event for this time of the year.
Santa Rosa reached a high of 72°F, tying the previous record set in 1984. Napa also tied its record of 71°F, originally set in 1976, 1931, and 1924.
Redwood City surpassed its previous record by reaching 73°F, beating the 1984 record of 71°F.
San Jose tied its record from 1928, recording a high of 72°F.
Salinas Airport experienced an impressive 79°F, breaking the previous record of 78°F set in 1934 and 1931.
While residents soaked in the unexpected warmth, attention now turns to an impending weather shift.
The National Weather Service Bay Area office alerts the community about the increasing confidence in heavy rainfall expected on Wednesday. The latest projections indicate substantial precipitation totals, raising concerns about potential flooding.