Stormy End To 2022
A potent storm system will move through the region today with gusty winds and heavy, flooding rains. Tress will be at an enhanced risk of falling due to saturated soils. Flood risk will also be higher due to the same region. Rain will end by Saturday evening, ensuring you won’t be rained on as we transition into 2023. The next storm system arrives late Monday into Tuesday with a stronger/wetter one on Thursday.
AIR QUALITY: Good
***GALE WARNING***
… for the near coastal waters of Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties (not including Monterey Bay) in effect from 9PM Saturday until 9AM Sunday.
*Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 13 ft 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: Partly cloudy with an isolated shower possible mainly inland. Cooler with gusty northwest winds. Lows in the 40s.
Extended: We’ll get a break New Year’s Day, but the active weather pattern continues next week—in fact, some of the long term models look very wet—like very, very wet. Please pay attention to the forecast in the coming days.
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This week's normal temperatures:
--COASTAL CITIES--
LOW: 42ºF
HIGH: 60ºF
--INLAND CITIES--
LOW: 37ºF
HIGH: 61ºF
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-The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for January 8th – 14th calls for the likelihood of ABOVE normal temperatures and ABOVE normal precipitation.
- El Niño/La Niña STATUS: La Niña Advisory
- Forecast: Weak La Niña continues through winter, becomes neutral by Spring
-Area drought status: “Severe Drought” for most of the viewing area with “Extreme Drought” in southern San Benito and southeastern Monterey Counties. The southeastern third of San Benito County has been upgraded to “Exceptional Drought”
