Microclimates

I'd heard before that weather in San Francisco is different, but I really think you have to be here for a little while to experience it. Back in Phoenix, if you check the weather and it says 80 degrees (or 180 degrees), it's that temperature throughout the city. Here, walking two blocks can make a major difference.

Last night Beth and I went with two of her friends to see the Giants and Diamondbacks play at AT&T Park. The stadium happens to be right on the southeastern edge of the city, up against the water. I had walked to work (as usual) in the morning, bringing only a light jacket, and was fine all day. I didn't realize notice a difference until we actually got to our seats, but holy crap is it cold at the stadium! We spent about 3 hours getting pounded by the wind from the Bay (and drinking beer) -- but as soon as we made it a few blocks on our walk home, it was back to manageable again.

Lesson learned: You don't check the weather for the city here. You check it for whatever corner you happen to be standing on.