Bay Area residents, we're in for a wild week of weather.
Starting Tuesday and continuing into the weekend, Mother Nature will bring rain, gusty winds, chilly temperatures and even low elevation snow to the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Here's a breakdown of what to expect.
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High wind warning and wind advisory
A high wind warning has been issued for the Bay Area coastline until 9 a.m. Wednesday, according to the weather service. The rest of the Bay Area is under a wind advisory until 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Northwest winds will be blowing at about 25 to 35 mph, with gusts in the higher elevations potentially reaching 65 mph, the weather service said.
Winter weather advisory
Believe it or not, a winter weather advisory has been issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains along with Mount Hamilton and surrounding peaks in Santa Clara County. The weather service said snow could start falling sometime Wednesday afternoon.
Accumulating snow is expected for elevations at or above 2,000 feet, according to the weather service.
By the end of the day Saturday, Mount Hamilton and surrounding peaks could pick up anywhere from 6 to 18 inches of snowfall, according to the weather service. Smaller pockets in the Santa Cruz Mountains could have similar snowfall totals.
Rainfall forecast
This week won't be a washout. Between Wednesday and Friday night, most of the Bay Area is forecasted to receive anywhere from a half-inch to 1.5 inches of rain. Locations in the Santa Cruz Mountains and the North Bay could see 1.5 inches to 2 inches of rainfall.
Ponding on roadways is expected, but widespread flooding is not anticipated, according to the weather service.
Possibility of thunderstorms
A few thunderstorms packing small hail, lightning and heavy rain are possible Wednesday through Friday afternoon, the weather service said. The best chance for thunderstorms will be between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning.
Frost advisory and freeze watch
Chilly temperatures return Wednesday and will continue through the week, the weather service said.
Locations along the coast and near the San Francisco Bay will be under a frost advisory during the overnight and morning hours. Most inland areas will be under a freeze watch.
High surf advisory, gale warning and beach hazards statement
Beachgoers and mariners, expect hazardous conditions – rough seas, high surf and dangerous currents – along the coast and out on the water.
