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San Francisco forcast RAIN RAIN RAIN
Hello, we are heading to San Francisco, CA this coming weekend for a week, and just heard that the forcast is nothing but RAIN.
I am wondering if this means steady rain, or showers or what. Isn't it unsual for CA to get this much rain? This being the case (you can't change the weather!), can you suggest things for us to do next week when we're there? Is it true for SF that you don't have to drive to far to get out of the rain? Maybe going to wine country (but we'd of course have to return to our Airbnb every evening, I guess) or somewhere else, Mirin County? We are going there, along with other family members, for one last "hurrah" with my son who is living there now, but is moving back east later this month. A sort of family reunion. Thank you very much |
It won't be steady rain, although I'm sure that the Californians would LOVE that. You probably don't even have to leave the city to get out of the rain- the west has a lot of microclimates in general. Walk 10 minutes in one direction, and who knows, it might be sunny. You could check the weather report for the areas you might like to check out...on the other hand, I don't even know if I'd trust the weather report. This time of year, rain seems to be just a safe prediction- but they're almost never right about when or how long it'll last.
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Winter in Northern CA is historically rainy. The last several years we've been in a drought but we seem to be on track now to get the rain we need. So, while no one who lives here will be terribly sorry under the circumstances, it may be a reminder to check weather patterns when you plan a trip.
This coming weekend the forecast for rain, as you know, is almost 100% both days. Also in Sonoma (Wine Country). Also in Marin County. That doesn't mean it will be raining all the time, just much of the time. Leaving town for day trips won't help weather-wise. I suggest you find indoor activities like museums to keep you busy. Book a big table for your family for a nice long dim sum brunch in Chinatown. Bring umbrellas and do whatever you were going to do, but in the rain. Have fun. |
I watched the weather report last night and it does look like we're expecting a lot of rain (two big storms) starting tonight --- everywhere in the Bay Area will be wet (and that includes the wine country, Marin and Monterey). Microclimates apply more to sun, fog and temperatures than to rainfall, although the AMOUNT of rain will differ from place to place. They said we can expect 3.5 inches of rain from now to Sunday. Sorry.
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By the way, teadrinker, I recommend a visit to the Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street (the end at the bay) and make a point to have tea & snacks at Roy Fong's Chinese tea room, Imperial Tea Court.
http://www.imperialtea.com/category-s/1905.htm |
ugh, well, thank you.... I appreciate your tips and advice and the Ferry Building, yes, we've been there for tea, and should go again. Good thing to do on a rainy day.
Rain in Sonoma too.... too bad! Thank you |
"Is it true for SF that you don't have to drive to far to get out of the rain?"
That's true for fog, not rain. As mentioned, northern CA is rainy in the winter. Storms come in off the ocean and sweep across the state, and up into the mountains where they drop snow. We are all pretty happy about all this rain and snow. We need it. |
Here are some popular "inside" things to do when it rains - other than shopping in stores, Theater, BBB, Ferry Bldg:
- Academy of Science - DeYoung Museum - Cable Car Museum - Fire Department museum http://guardiansofthecity.org/sffd/ - MOMA - Jeremiah O'brien liberty ship http://www.ssjeremiahobrien.org/ - Disney Museum - Fort Point - Sunday brunch at the Palace Hotel - Dim Sum at Yank Sing - Lunch at Tadich Grill Stu Dudley |
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Oops - lots of Rodins there.
Stu Dudley |
>>isn't it unsual for CA to get this much rain?<<
Not all all -- this Northern CA isn't San Diego. We typically get a LOT of rain from Dec through about March. If we didn't this would be a true desert. >>Is it true for SF that you don't have to drive to far to get out of the rain<< Absolutely not -- it will be rainy in the Central Valley and heavy snow in the Sierra (chains are currently required on all the trans Sierra highways. >>or somewhere else, Mirin County?<< Marin County is likely to be much wetter than SF |
Odd, I don't have any travel plans to San Francisco next week....
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>>>Odd, I don't have any travel plans to San Francisco next week<<<
Ha!!! Stu Dudley |
WOW, okay, well, now I know more about rain (and things to do in the rain) for San Francisco than I ever thought possible!
I didn't know nuffin' bout those City Tours! Awesome links, thank you Stu and everyone else! Just gotta pack them rainboots I guess (oooh, do I even HAVE rain boots?) What does one wear for rain boots these days? |
Here you go: http://tinyurl.com/zpxqwgz
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HA!
Why not wait and go to Nordstrom (they are having a boot sale as we speak) or Macy's at Union Square (they are ALWAYS having a sale) and get some boots if you need them. Just good sturdy shoes would probably be enough. |
Rain needn't be an impediment. If nothing else, there are myriad shops at Fishermans Wharf that sell inexpensive rain coats. Pick one up, it's also a souvenir. Now you can just go on about your vacation. This is pretty much normal for the region and season.
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"...inexpensive rain coats. Pick one up..."
Why would anyone who knows in advance that they'll need rain gear, wait and buy some plastic thing at Fisherman's Wharf? I think not. |
I wear knee-high rain boots (slick grey color) every day during rainy season. And a raincoat, and I carry an umbrella too. Got to my office and home today completely dry.
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