Bay Area braces for near-freezing temperatures

What to expect: Though there will be sun during the day, temperatures in the city are projected to remain frigid on Friday and Saturday mornings after plummeting overnight.

• In East Bay and South Bay, temperatures are expected to hit mid- to low 30s and potentially even freezing. (That's 32 degrees Fahrenheit, for those of us who don't normally have to think about this.)
• Wind chills will also make heat loss accelerate.
• "Ensure portable heaters are working properly and are used correctly, do not use generators or grills inside, and make sure that animals have food, unfrozen water, and warmth," the Bay Area NWS office wrote on X.

The bottom line: Afternoons will remain warm due to a unique weather pattern that results in clear skies, but don't let the sunshine fool you — the chilly weather will return as soon as the sun goes down.