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Happy Friday! We begin the morning with overcast skies and pockets of dense fog. Highs rise into the 60s, right around average. A few pop up showers… Continue Reading
Increasing clouds Thursday, tracking rain & thunderstorms this weekend
Storm clouds roll in Friday as a cold low pressure system arrives along the California coastline. Mostly cloudy skies will bring temperatures down a… Continue Reading
Warm Wednesday, tracking rain & thunderstorm chances this weekend
Two warm days ahead before rain chances and cooler weather arrive this weekend. High pressure dominates the forecast Wednesday bringing a few clouds… Continue Reading
Tracking Santa Ana winds & a toasty Easter weekend
We start the morning with clear and bright skies as offshore winds as high pressure builds in. Northeasterly winds will stall any marine layer… Continue Reading
Strong winds Thursday, toasty Easter weekend
We start the morning with minimal fog along major highways but blustery winds. Use caution when driving a high profile vehicle, and be aware of… Continue Reading
Drying Wednesday, heating up Easter weekend
Expect partly cloudy skies to start out our April fools day! Temperatures will be additionally cool and some patchy fog will impact your morning… Continue Reading
Morning showers Tuesday, drying into April
Storm clouds roll in Tuesday morning along with light rain as a cold front approaches the area. Small showers begin in northern communities and move… Continue Reading
Overcast Monday, tracking spring showers Tuesday
We begin Monday with overcast skies and dense fog for most of the coverage zone. Clouds will hang around through the afternoon cooling beach… Continue Reading
Warmer weekend, tracking spring showers
Slow clearing clouds are back in the forecast Friday morning. Highs rise into the low 70s again for Santa Barbara while clear skies and warm weather… Continue Reading
Coastal clouds Thursday, tracking spring showers next week
Dense fog and clouds are bound to the coastline Thursday morning. Slow clearing occurs after lunch and temperatures rise into the 60s and low 70s… Continue Reading
Misty Wednesday morning, tracking a warm weekend
Marine layer clouds produce misting and drizzled this morning and reduced visibility. Use caution and low beams when travelling. A slow clearing… Continue Reading
Warming Tuesday, above average into the weekend
We begin Tuesday morning with another round of dense fog and clouds. Visibility will be a big issue for most travelling through Santa Barbara and… Continue Reading
Foggy Monday morning, tracking another round of heat
Happy Monday! We begin the morning with dense fog and visibility issued for major highways, use caution when driving. Fog will scurry back to the… Continue Reading
Hot and dry Friday, temperatures ease this weekend
Friday is our last day of extreme heat. We begin the morning with clear skies and warm morning temperatures, with a fast warming pattern. Most areas… Continue Reading
Heat peaks Thursday, tracking clouds & cooler temps this weekend
Peak heating for most areas occurs Thursday. Highs rise into the 80s and 90s for the beaches and upper 90s with a smattering of triple digits inland.… Continue Reading
More heat Wednesday, peak temperatures Thursday
The major March heatwave continues Wednesday. Clear skies and offshore winds will allow temperatures to rise into the 90s or above for most areas… Continue Reading
Sweltering St. Patricks Day, tracking a cooler weekend
High pressure parks over southern California on St. Patrick's Day bringing a sweltering dome of heat with it. Expect another 5+ degree temperature… Continue Reading
Extreme heat hits the Central Coast this week
An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for inland portions of the Central Coast including San Luis Obispo and 5 Cities. These areas will likely have… Continue Reading
Advisory level heat Friday, minimal relief this weekend
Happy Friday! We begin the morning with clear skies and warm weather. The heat quickly rises as two high pressure systems hover around the area.… Continue Reading
Wave of heat begins Thursday, feeling like summer this weekend
Happy Thursday! We begin the morning with quickly rising temperatures and fast clearing skies. By 10am a heat Advisory goes into effect for all… Continue Reading