Rain Arrives This Evening
Air Quality (as of 11AM):
Good for all reporting stations.
Weather Story: The next wet weather system is right at our doorstep. Rain begins around sunset on Sunday for the coastal mountains, then fills in around the rest of the coast and nearby valleys as the evening progresses. Rain could last into Monday morning, then showers will linger into Monday afternoon. Snow levels will drop to around 3,000ft and there is a slight chance of thunderstorms on Monday. Windy conditions also likely as the cold core of the system passes through. High pressure will begin to nudge in from the south which should warm us up Tuesday.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, cool, with a breezy onshore flow. Coastal areas top out in the 50s with inland areas reaching the upper 50s to low 60s. Rain begins in the coastal mountains around sunset then fills in around the bay and nearby valleys as the evening progresses. Winds could get gusty in the evening.
***GALE WARNING***
… for the near coastal waters of Monterey County outside of Monterey Bay from 9PM Sunday until 9PM Monday
- Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 10 feet at 12 seconds
expected.
… for the near coastal waters of Santa Cruz County outside of Monterey Bay from 9PM Sunday until 9PM Monday
-Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 12 feet at 11 seconds
expected.
… for Monterey Bay from 3AM Monday until 3PM Monday
- Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet at 11 seconds
expected.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.
Overnight: Widespread light to moderate rain, tapering off toward dawn. Snow levels drop to 3,000ft. Lows in the 40s. Breezy at times.
Extended: Monday we’ll start to clear out during the day. There is a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms as the system continues to move out. The air mass will be cold and temperatures will reflect that on Monday. However starting Tuesday, a slight warm-up will begin as high pressure builds in from the south. A weather system passing by to our north on the 19th may have to be watched.