"Bay Area Braces for Cold Front, Heavy Rain, and High Surf Advisory"

A cold front is set to bring gusty winds and heavy rain to the Bay Area, with potential for historic snowfall in the Sierra Nevada. The arctic system will bring lower temperatures, with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s and 40s, along with unusual precipitation types. While the heaviest precipitation is expected in Oregon, Northern California, and the Sierra Nevada, San Francisco and Oakland could see 1 to 3 inches of rain. Additionally, wind advisories and high surf advisories are in effect, with periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms expected from Friday through Sunday.