Mount Tam: pleasant weekend
A warm spell in Marin County is keeping conditions mild on Mount Tamalpais this weekend — good news for hikes and panoramic views without winter slog. (marincountyvisitor.com)
Summit readings are forecast around the mid‑60s F (about 18°C) this weekend at Mount Tam, with model guidance showing a peak near 18°C on the mountain before temperatures ease. (mountain-forecast.com) Forecast models show winds decreasing through the weekend—fresh WNW gusts earlier in the week are expected to calm by Friday night, improving visibility for Bay views. (mountain-forecast.com) KPIX’s First Alert team (meteorologist Zoe Mintz) marked the stretch as “spring‑like” through Monday, then warned of a cooldown and chances for rain arriving early next week. (youtube.com) The National Weather Service office covering the Bay Area noted unseasonably warm conditions lingering region‑wide and flagged that dry, warm weather can elevate fire‑weather concerns if the pattern persists. (preview.weather.gov) Day‑use logistics matter on busy weekends: East Peak, Bootjack and Pantoll parking areas require an $8 day‑use fee, and weekend bus service runs from Stinson Beach to Pantoll for hikers. (onetam.org) The Mount Tam East Peak Visitor Center opens only on weekends and Pantoll Ranger Station remains the local contact for maps and trail info; the state parks site advises checking alerts for any localized closures before you go. (parksconservancy.org)
