Wind, Showers, & Frost
Air Quality Report (As of 10:30AM)
All reporting stations are good to moderate.
The weather pattern remains unsettled through the weekend. Another system follows on Sunday with gusty winds and more light rain possible, but it will also keep temperatures chilly into early next week. In fact, we probably won’t see much of a temperature recovery through mid-week as northwest flow continues to push cool air into the region. As skies clear out, expect COLD mornings Monday – Wednesday which will likely mean frost for most inland valleys and could approach the coast. Temps will warm up slightly by the end of the week with another system possibly bringing rain by Friday/Saturday.
***GALE WARNING***
From the National Weather Service in Monterey...
for the near coastal waters of Santa Cruz County and outside of Monterey Bay from through 3PM Sunday ...
... and for the near coastal waters of Monterey County from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas through 3PM Sunday
Expect northwest winds 20 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 12 to 17 feet at 13 seconds.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
**Wind Advisory**
From the National Weather Service in Monterey...
... for the Santa Cruz Mountains and northern Diablo Range until 4PM Sunday
... and for Monterey & San Benito Counties until 4PM Sunday.
Expect northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Strongest winds expected near the coast, in the Salinas Valley, and in the hills.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Sunday: Partly cloudy, with isolated showers. Chilly, with gusty northwest winds at times. Highs mainly in the 50s to around 60ºF.
Overnight: Becoming mostly clear and cold with lows in the 20s-30s inland where frost is LIKELY and 30s-40s on the coast where frost may be possible in low, sheltered areas.
**Frost Advisory**
From the National Weather Service in Monterey...
... for the lower valleys of San benito County including the Hollister/San Juan/Aromas areas
... in Monterey County, the Salinas Valley, Carmel Valley, 68 Corridor, Arroyo Seco, and San Antonio Valleys
... in effect from 3AM until 9AM Monday.
Temperatures as low as 29 will result in frost formation.
Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Extended: Expect mostly sunny skies for most of the week as the weather becomes more tranquil. However, as dryer air filters in behind this weekend’s storm system, low temperatures will drop into the 30s—with some inland valleys seeing 20s Monday through Wednesday. This will lead to some frosty mornings. It’s best to plan ahead if you have sensitive plants/crops. Temps will warm slightly by the end of the week (both at night and during the day) with a weather system possibly bringing rain/wind by Friday/Saturday.
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This week's normal temperatures:
--COASTAL CITIES--
LOW: 48ºF
HIGH: 67ºF
--INLAND CITIES--
LOW: 42ºF
HIGH: 73ºF
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-The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for November 14th - 20th calls for the likelihood of BELOW normal temperatures and ABOVE normal precipitation.
-El Niño/La Niña STATUS: Neutral
-Forecast into Winter: La Niña Advisory
-Area drought status: Moderate drought for much of Santa Cruz & Santa Clara Counties, Abnormally dry on the east shore of the bay into San Benito County. No drought classification for much of Monterey County outside of the Gabilan Range.
