Bay Area forecast: Cold and rainy with chance of thunderstorms

The National Weather Service forecast for the greater Bay Area for Friday calls for up to 50% chance of thunderstorms.

Daytime highs are expected to be mostly in the 50s in the region. Overnight lows will be mostly in the upper 30s, with some areas dropping into the lower 40s.

Forecasters expect unsettled weather to continue through Friday with isolated to widely scattered rain showers, high-elevation snow showers, and possible thunderstorms.

Temps are likely to remain cool through the weekend with warmer and drier conditions returning next week.