Out Like A Lion
High pressure returns to power in the wake of our weekend storm system. Unfortunately, we’ll only be on the edge of its kingdom as it presides to our southwest. While it will block weather systems from reaching us for the next few days, moist northwest flow will keep a few clouds in the forecast along with cooler than normal temperatures—though we will warm up a few degrees. The ridge flattens out by mid-week, which will allow the first of a couple of weather systems to arrive late Wednesday into early Thursday. This will likely be a cold front with a bit of wind and light to moderate rain. It will then be followed by another system with a much higher uncertainty level—so stay tuned to the forecast!
AIR QUALITY: Good
***GALE WARNING***
…for the near coastal waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas in effect until 3AM Monday
-Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 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 a few sprinkles possible. Lows in the 40s to around 50ºF for most areas with a few southern valleys dipping into the 30s. Gusty northwest winds on the exposed coast with breezy conditions elsewhere. Patchy fog in the hills.
Monday: Remaining partly cloudy with a few sprinkles possible in the coastal mountains. Gusty northwesterly winds at times, but not quite as strong as Sunday. Remaining cool with highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with breezy northwesterly winds. A touch warmer, but still cool, with highs in the 60s.
Extended: Clouds increase Wednesday with seasonably cool temperatures. Rain arrives late and will extend into Thursday morning. Then, expect a few showers late Thursday. Another system approaches Friday/Saturday with rain and even thunderstorm chances. Showers could linger into Sunday. Temps remain cool.
*Note: Any alerts from the National Weather Service in Monterey will be noted in italics above. Alerts may be edited for brevity or local clarification (in parenthesis).
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This week's normal temperatures:
--COASTAL CITIES--
LOW: 46ºF
HIGH: 63ºF
--INLAND CITIES--
LOW: 41ºF
HIGH: 68ºF
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-The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for April 1st – 7th calls for the likelihood of BELOW normal temperatures and ABOVE normal precipitation.
- ENSO (El Niño/La Niña) STATUS: El Niño Advisory, La Niña Watch
- ENSO Forecast: Transition from El Niño to neutral by Spring and then to La Niña by summer.
-Area drought status: Currently drought-free
