Showers this morning, becoming a steady rain during the afternoon hours. High 67F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch..
Occasional rain. Potential for heavy rainfall. Low 54F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.
Updated: April 20, 2026 @ 10:52 am
Smoky air conditions are expected through Sunday, according to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and residents are encouraged to stay inside with the windows closed and set air conditioners to recirculate until the conditions subside.
Forecasters had expected the conditions to subside, but that forecast changed because the marine layer, a shallow cool layer of air near the ground, has been deeper than anticipated.
Smoky air at higher altitudes expanded to the ground level due to that marine layer and strong onshore winds, according to district officials.
These conditions particularly impact children, the elderly and anyone with respiratory problems, so anyone in those groups should take precautions to avoid exposure.
In general, smoky conditions can cause irritation of the eyes, throat and sinuses. Coughing and wheezing can also occur, especially for anyone with asthma or emphysema.
Real-time air quality readings from throughout the Bay Area are available online at https://go.usa.gov/xUwyz, courtesy of the air district.
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After driving on 280 from San Jose to the SF Airport and back, I could see the bad air, soaking in between those mountains I passed through. That look very bad. I asked my passenger should we be out in this!? My throat has been burning for 3 weeks now. :-(
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