Warming up this week
High pressure will build over the Central Coast through midweek. This will produce above normal temperatures, with more sunshine. By Wednesday, most coastal cities will reach the upper 60s or low 70s, with valley temperatures climbing into the upper 70s. Another weak system is also poised to drop down the coast later in the week, which would lead to cooler, cloudier conditions and perhaps the next chance of rain.
Monday: Widespread coastal clouds to start the day. Inland spots will see sunshine by noon, with decreasing clouds on the coast throughout the day. Highs 60s on the coast with 60s to low 70s inland.
Monday night: Mostly clear with areas of low clouds. Lows in the 40s to low 50s.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer. Highs will be in the 60s to 70s on the coast, with mid and upper 70s inland.
Extended: We’ll see warmer, sunnier conditions both on the coast and inland through Thursday. Inland spots may approach the 80s. In fact, highs are likely to push above normal for this time of year. A weather system will slide down the coast toward the end of the week with potential rain chances.
The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for April 18th-24th calls for the likelihood of ABOVE normal temperatures and BELOW normal precipitation.
El Niño/La Niña STATUS: Neutral
Forecast into Summer: Neutral
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This week's normal temperatures:
--COASTAL CITIES--
LOW: 46ºF
HIGH: 64ºF
--INLAND CITIES--
LOW: 41ºF
HIGH: 70ºF
