Chilly Temps, Then Thursday Storm
The weather pattern will remain fairly
active into next week. However, the next system will be the strongest—perhaps
the strongest since December. This cold front will arrive early on Thursday
with gusty winds, possible thunderstorms, and brief, heavy rain. This
fast-moving system will be cleared by late Thursday, but additional, much
weaker systems are possible early Sunday morning and overnight Monday into
Tuesday. At least temperatures will warm up a little by then!
Overnight: Mostly clear and chilly with
coastal lows in the 30s to low 40s (and patchy frost) and upper 20s to 30s inland
(with widespread frost).
Wednesday: Cool, with highs
in the 50s. Increasing clouds and wind late with a few sprinkles possible on
the coast before midnight.
***GALE
WARNING***
The National Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning for the near coastal
waters of Monterey/Santa Cruz Counties outside of Monterey Bay from 3AM through
9AM Thursday.
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.
Thursday: Thursday’s storm
system will likely be the strongest since December and will likely arrive mid
to late morning. You can expect brief, heavy rain and gusty winds with the
possibility of thunderstorms and even snow in the higher elevations. Highs in
the upper 40s to mid 50s.
Extended: We’ll clear out on Friday, but fog is possible in the morning and
temperatures will remain chilly. Expect some warming this weekend with low 60s
returning, but another weak weather station may bring some light rain early
Sunday morning with another overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for January 22nd – 28th
calls for the likelihood of ABOVE normal temperatures and BELOW
normal precipitation.
El Niño/La Niña STATUS: Neutral
(Winter) Forecast: Neutral
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This week's normal temperatures:
--COASTAL CITIES--
LOW: 42ºF
HIGH: 60ºF
--INLAND CITIES--
LOW: 36ºF
HIGH: 62ºF
