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Happy Wednesday! We begin the morning with a few marine clouds but a rapid clearing trend. Winds remain breezy through 7am for the Gaviota corridor… Continue Reading
Tracking winds, waves and warmer weather Tuesday
Happy Tuesday! Winds waves and warmer weather is on tap for this afternoon. We begin the morning with overcast skies around many beaches and a quick… Continue Reading
Tracking a warming trend Monday, sundowner winds overnight
We begin Monday morning with marine clouds around many beaches. Some places may fail to see the sun today while others will clear quickly. High rise… Continue Reading
Low clouds Friday morning, cooling weekend
Happy Friday! Low clouds and misting is in the forecast for many beaches this morning as the sea breeze strengthens. Stubborn clouds are ahead for… Continue Reading
Mild Thursday, cloudy weekend
Happy Thursday! Sundowner winds continue through 5am this morning near the Gaviota corridor. Onshore flow is abundant for other areas producing the… Continue Reading
Gray Wednesday morning, tracking sundowner winds
Happy Wednesday! It'll be a gray & gloomy morning for most as the marine layer has redeveloped in many beach areas. Visibility may be an issue on… Continue Reading
Foggy Tuesday morning, warm afternoon
June gloom and dense fog appear Tuesday morning. Drive safely and utilize low beams along major highways. Clouds will slowly clear out and give way… Continue Reading
Warm start to June, cool by the weekend
We begin Monday with some portions of marine layer. Slow clearing and a mostly sunny afternoon is ahead. Onshore flow will cool us down from the… Continue Reading
Rain & thunderstorms Thursday, drying & warm weekend
Cool temperatures and rain are in the forecast Thursday. Many areas have rain chances up to 70% with some of the heaviest rain occurring in San Luis… Continue Reading
Tracking wet & cool weather Wednesday,
We begin Wednesday morning with overcast skies and some misting and drizzle. Slow clearing is expected as the sea breeze will entrap clouds for most… Continue Reading
Tracking a cold front Tuesday, cool mid-week
Mid to high level clouds fill the skies early Tuesday morning. Expect some clearing due to the strong winds by the evening. A cold air mass pushes… Continue Reading
Mild Monday, tracking drizzle & cool temps Tuesday
Happy Monday! We start the morning with gray clouds and cool temperatures. Many areas will see faster clearing today compared to the weekend. Highs… Continue Reading
May Gray Friday, cloudy Memorial Day Weekend
Happy Friday! May gray is back at all beach areas and will be slower to clear today. A cold front passes through areas to the north and brings a… Continue Reading
Cooling trend begins Thursday, cloudy holiday weekend
Happy Thursday! Onshore flow is abundant bringing may gray back to some beach areas and bringing temperatures down. Highs rise into the mid 70s and… Continue Reading
Peak heat Wednesday, tracking a cool & cloudy holiday weekend
Peak heat occurs Wednesday. Expect temperatures to soar above average as high pressure reaches peak strength. Maximum temperatures rise into the 70s,… Continue Reading
Tracking elevated fire risk & Santa Ana winds Tuesday
Happy Tuesday! We begin the morning with clear skies and a quick warming trend. Santa Ana winds bring elevated fire risk for all areas today.… Continue Reading
Tracking a mid-week warming trend & Santa Ana winds
Happy Monday! We begin the morning with a mix of sun and marine clouds. Expect partial clearing this afternoon as winds will help mix out the clouds.… Continue Reading
Strong winds and large waves this weekend
We begin the morning with gray skies and slow clearing clouds. Visibility may be an issue along major highways, travel slowly. Highs rise into the… Continue Reading
Warming Thursday, tracking a strong wind event this weekend
Happy Thursday! We begin the morning with a mixture of marine clouds and clear skies. Winds were exceptionally strong last night and able to clear a… Continue Reading
Cool Wednesday, tracking strong winds this weekend
The marine layer is parked over all beach areas Wednesday and will be stubborn to clear. Some places will fail to see the sun and temperatures… Continue Reading