Frosty Mornings
Cold air settles in over the region as we head into the weekend. Dry, sinking air arrives into Friday morning which will lead to chilly start to the day! Patchy frost can be expected for most inland low areas with a hard freeze possible in southern valleys. Saturday will remain cool and Sunday only slightly warmer before another cold front pushes through late Sunday night.
AIR QUALITY: Good to Moderate
Saturday: Cool and occasionally breezy under mostly sunny skies. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
***FREEZE WARNING***
…for the southern valleys and higher terrain of Monterey & San Benito Counties in effect from 12AM Sunday until 8AM Sunday
*Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.
*Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Be sure to open sink cabinet doors and/or drip faucets. This may help reduce or prevent damage to uninsulated pipes and other plumbing.
**FROST ADVISORY**
…for coastal mountains of Monterey County in effect from 12AM Sunday until 8AM Sunday
*Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation.
*Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Cold Conditions can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
*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
Overnight: Mostly clear and chilly with patchy fog possible in some low, sheltered areas. Lows in the 30s to low 40s on the coast and upper 20s to mid-30s for inland valleys.
Extended: Expect another cool day Sunday, though temps will be slightly warmer than Saturday. Clouds will be on the increase with a weak cold front arriving overnight into Monday morning. It’s possible we’ll see a few light, drizzly showers around the bay, but nothing substantial. High pressure will slowly build in from the south into the work week with highs returning back to around normal if not a bit above by mid-week.
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This week's normal temperatures:
--COASTAL CITIES--
LOW: 46ºF
HIGH: 66ºF
--INLAND CITIES--
LOW: 41ºF
HIGH: 69ºF
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-The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for November 22nd – 28th calls for the likelihood of ABOVE normal temperatures and ABOVE normal precipitation.
- ENSO (El Niño/La Niña) STATUS: La Niña Watch
- ENSO Forecast: Transition to La Niña into the fall and persist through the winter months.
- Area drought status: Abnormally dry for areas around Monterey Bay northward. Drought-free elsewhere.- Monterey Bay Sea Surface Temperature as of November 13th : 53.7ºF (avg of 7 buoys) [November Average: 56.6ºF]
