Tranquil Weather, But Beach Hazards
High pressure will push in to the
region through the end of the week, keeping us dry. Several weak systems will
pass by to the north but won’t do much except add some occasional clouds.
Overnight: Mostly clear with patchy fog
developing in valley bottoms. Lows in the 30s inland and upper 30s to low 40s
on the coast.
Tuesday: Passing high clouds with a few clouds hugging the coastal mountains as well. Seasonable to slightly cool with highs in the 50s to low 60s. A bit breezy over the ridgetops early. Mostly clear and cool late for those ringing in the new year outdoors.
*Beach Hazards*
… for the immediate coast of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties from 1PM Tuesday through 9PM Wednesday due to increased sneaker wave risk, increased risk of rip currents, and large shore break.
A long period northwesterly swell will bring large breaking waves and an increased threat of sneaker waves and rip currents to area beaches.
Large breaking waves will generate hazardous conditions on area beaches. This threat will be maximized on steeply sloped beaches. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
There is a chance that a high surf advisory will be issued for Tuesday night into Wednesday as the northwesterly swell builds.
A Beach Hazard Statement means the potentially dangerous conditions may exist on specific beaches. These hazards may include large shore break, strong rip currents, and possible sneaker waves. All of which could be life threatening.
An increased sneaker wave risk means that conditions are present to support a heightened risk of unsuspecting beach goers being swept into the sea by a wave. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties...inlets...and piers. Swimmers caught in a rip current should swim parallel to the coast to escape the rip current before trying to swim for
shore. Swimmers should avoid swimming in areas of large shore break and always swim near a lifeguard. Fisherman should avoid fishing from rocks or jetties. Be sure to always keep your eyes on the ocean.
Wednesday (New Year’s Day): Partly cloudy and seasonable with
highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
Extended: Mostly sunny and seasonable to
slightly warm for the remainder of the week and into the weekend.
The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for January 7th – 13th calls for the likelihood of BELOW normal temperatures and ABOVE normal precipitation.
El Niño/La Niña STATUS: Neutral
(Winter) Forecast: Neutral
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This week's normal temperatures:
--COASTAL CITIES--
LOW: 41ºF
HIGH: 59ºF
--INLAND CITIES--
LOW: 35ºF
HIGH: 61ºF
