Weekend Winds
The
next weather system will slide down the coast this weekend. Ahead of it, winds
shift back onshore and will begin to cool the area. However, we’ll see a rapid
switch to offshore winds behind the system on Sunday. Initially, offshore winds
will warm coastal cities, but then more seasonable weather can be expected for
the early part of next week. Some warming expected by late in the week.
Saturday: Low clouds and fog along the coast in the morning,
becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. Cooler on the coast with highs in the
50s-60s with 60s to low 70s inland. Breezy at times, especially on the exposed
coast and over the ridgetops.
*Wind
Advisory*
for the Santa Cruz Mountains from
7PM Saturday until 7AM Monday
- Expect North winds of 15-25mph, gusting to 45mph
- Strongest winds expected along the immediate Pacific Coastline and in
elevations above 1,000 feet.
for the Diablo Range (Santa Clara
County) from 7PM Saturday until 11AM Monday
- Expect north winds of 20-35mph with gusts up to 50mph
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down
and a few power outages may result.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle.
Secure outdoor objects.
Sunday: Winds shift offshore behind
a weak cold front. Skies will remain clear throughout the day and highs will
warm into the 60s to around 70ºF, even down to the beaches. Winds will be gusty
over the hills.
Extended: Temperatures become more seasonable by Monday, though
low temperatures will be chilly, especially inland. Some warming can be
expected through mid-week.
The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for February 15th – 21st calls for the likelihood of BELOW 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: 44ºF
HIGH: 61ºF
--INLAND CITIES--
LOW: 38ºF
HIGH: 63ºF
