Gradually Clearing & Drying Out Wednesday
Low clouds and drizzle will continue to linger this morning before slowly clearing out this afternoon. Light northwest winds will keep a few low clouds will stick around the bay, espcally the southern and eastern parts. However, most inland locations will see sunshine by late afternoon. Seasonable to seasonably cool temperatures Wednesday afternoon with a warm-up on Thursday as a passing ridge of high pressure moves in. By Friday, however, the first of several storm systems will arrive with rain chances lasting through the weekend into early next week. Obviously, with a series of systems on the way, the forecast will end up being quite complex. It will take some time to sort out the details on intensity and timing of the individual systems, so make sure to stay tuned to the forecast and at least prepare for the possibility of occasional heavy rain.
AIR QUALITY: Good
Wednesday: Decreasing clouds. Highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Overnight: Partly cloudy near the coast, mostly clear inland with a few thin high clouds passing through. Because of the clearer skies lows will drop back into the upper 30s to 40s across the region. Patchy fog possible.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer early with highs in the 60s for most areas. High clouds increase in the afternoon and into the evening.
Extended: The first in a series of weather systems arrives later in the day on Friday likely with gusty southerly winds and moderate rain. On and off rain/showers will then linger through Saturday and Sunday as a couple more disturbances move through. Models are trending wetter for a late Sunday/early Monday system which could bring some heavier rainfall to the region. Stay tuned to the forecast.
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This week's normal temperatures:
--COASTAL CITIES--
LOW: 43ºF
HIGH: 60ºF
--INLAND CITIES--
LOW: 38ºF
HIGH: 62ºF
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-The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for January 24th – 30th calls for the likelihood of ABOVE normal temperatures and BELOW normal precipitation.
- ENSO (El Niño/La Niña) STATUS: El Niño Advisory
- ENSO Forecast: Strong to Very Strong El Niño expected this winter.
-Area drought status: Currently drought-free
