Another Cold, Frosty Morning Leading into a Seasonably Cool Day
A cool, dry air mass remains in place over the region, leading to another cold night. Temperatures will then slowly warm into Presidents Day Weekend. A weather system coming down the coast Friday looks to remain just offshore, meaning the chance of rain is now slim to none. A system mid-week next week may bring rain and cooler temperatures.
AIR QUALITY: Good to Moderate
Thursday: Mostly sunny with a few high clouds. Breezy southeast winds throughout the afternoon, becoming gusty at times. Highs, slightly warmer, near seasonable with upper 50s to low 60s.
*BEACH HAZARDS*
…for Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast in effect now until Friday morning.
*A long period of northwest swell will bring an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents along the coast, especially for northwest-facing beaches.
*Sneaker waves can move quickly, knocking unaware beachgoers off their feet. Remember, never turn your back to the ocean.
*If visiting the coast, please keep children close and pets on leashes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm. There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes. Stay well back from the water's edge. Fisherman should avoid fishing from rocks or jetties.
Overnight: Partly clear, with high clouds continuing to stream in. Lows slightly warmer, still cool inland with mainly 30s, near the coast 30s and low 40s. Frost possible for interior valleys.
Friday: Mostly sunny with clouds focused to our west as a storm system spins offshore. We’re likely to remain dry and seasonable with highs in the low to mid 60s.
Extended: Slightly warmer and seasonable through Presidents Day Weekend. Watching for rain mid-week next week.
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This week's normal temperatures:
--COASTAL CITIES--
LOW: 44ºF
HIGH: 62ºF
--INLAND CITIES--
LOW: 40ºF
HIGH: 64ºF
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-The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for February 23rd – March 1st calls for the likelihood of BELOW normal temperatures and ABOVE normal precipitation.
- El Niño/La Niña STATUS: La Niña Advisory
- Forecast: Weak La Niña continues through winter, becomes neutral by Spring
-Area drought status: Moderate Drought (D1) for San Benito County, southeastern Monterey County, and northern Santa Cruz County. Abnormally Dry (D0) for the remainder of those counties. Moderate Drought (D1) for the KION coverage area in Santa Clara County.
