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Happy Friday! Many areas wake up to clouds by the beaches with a slower clearing pattern on board. Mostly sunny skies prevail and 80s and 90s are in… Continue Reading
Tracking a large cooling trend this weekend
We start with another round of dense fog Thursday morning. Quick clearing and heating will occur today and many areas hold into the 80s, 90s and… Continue Reading
Cooler Thursday, weekend rain chance rising
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - High pressure will get weaker Thursday creating slightly cooler weather across the region though most of us will… Continue Reading
Tracking Extreme Heat Wednesday
Wednesday morning will be warm for many areas. Clear skies prevail for most with some fog in northern communities. Quick clearing is expected and… Continue Reading
Some cooling Wednesday, tracking rain chances
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - It will be hot and sunny Wednesday though our cooling trend will begin for southern coasts.
North County and SLO… Continue Reading
Tracking sweltering heat Tuesday
Happy Tuesday! We start the morning with clear skies and warm temperatures before the heat really cranks up at 10am. Many areas rise once again into… Continue Reading
Heat wave Tuesday, cooler weekend
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Hot temperatures in the 90s will continue Tuesday and Wednesday.
Some cooling will arrive Thursday down into the… Continue Reading
Tracking Advisory level heat Monday
Happy Monday! We start the morning with clear skies for all areas and warm morning temperatures. Mostly sunny skies prevail for all, so utilize… Continue Reading
Tracking a long duration heatwave
Happy Friday! We begin the morning with marine clouds and dense fog through the region. Drive safely and utilize low beams when needed. We watch for… Continue Reading
Tracking a toasty start to October
Happy Thursday! Dense fog has developed early this morning in many microclimates bringing visibility issues. Many. clouds will clear quickly as the… Continue Reading
Tracking morning clouds & pm heat Wednesday
We start Wednesday morning with some clouds in Santa Barbara before a slower clearing trend occurs. Today will be a toasty day for all as high… Continue Reading
Tracking marine hazards Tuesday
Happy Tuesday! We begin the morning with slightly breezy winds before our Wind Advisories die off by 6am. Expect mostly sunny skies in many areas and… Continue Reading
Tracking a strong wind event Monday
Happy Monday! Expect a few clouds in the skies and temperatures into the 70s and 80s for most. Hurricane Polo will add an interesting addition of… Continue Reading
Last day of Summer forecast, tracking heat this week
SANTA BARBARA, Calif, - It's the last day of summer, but summer-like conditions will continue through the extended forecast.
Today will feel like… Continue Reading
Tracking a warmer weekend
Clear skies and a cool, crisp morning is on board for Friday. Minimal marine layer influence brings temperatures to the 70s, 80s and a few 90s… Continue Reading
Tracking a warmer Thursday, peak heating over the weekend
Happy Thursday! We start the morning with more clouds at the beaches and inland before a quick clearing trend occurs. Highs rise a few degrees form… Continue Reading
Tracking marine clouds Wednesday
Overcast skies blanket all beach areas for most of Thursday. More misting and drizzle is likely for these areas through the morning hours. A similar… Continue Reading
Tracking pleasant weather Tuesday
Happy Tuesday! Beautiful weather is on board as the marine layer is back for most beaches. Expect a slower than normal clearing pattern with bright… Continue Reading
Tracking a cooler weekend
We begin Friday morning with warm temperatures but the wave of heat is finally over. Many areas got needed relief overnight and will see a 5-15… Continue Reading
Tracking sweltering heat Thursday, heat relief this weekend
Sweltering heat continues for all Thursday. The heat dome is parked over the Southern California area and many places shattered records yesterday.… Continue Reading