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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Saturday will be warm and sunny with temperatures breaking into the high 70s and 80s.
Clouds will return across the… 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
Clearing Thursday, warming Friday
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Coastal cloud coverage will last into Thursday morning.
The marine layer's grip will not be as strong, however,… 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
Cloudy Wednesday, chance of drizzle
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Clouds will expand across the region Wednesday with a chance for morning drizzle.
Temperatures will remain mild and… 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
Tracking heat & humidity Wednesday, lingering thunderstorm chances
Peak heating for many areas arrives Wednesday. High pressure and offshore flow will bring 80s, 90s and triple digits to the Central Coast. Humidity… Continue Reading
Tracking a hot & humid Tuesday with overnight rain chances
Happy Tuesday! We begin the morning with minimal fog or marine layer and temperatures begin to climb. Many areas will see offshore winds which will… Continue Reading
Tracking lingering rain & rip currents Monday
We begin the morning with a few clouds and a quick clearing trend along with a warming trend. Highs rise into the 70s and 80s. Humidity lingers for… Continue Reading
Tracking rain and dangerous rip currents Labor Day weekend
One last beautiful day is ahead this Friday before a weather pattern shift into the weekend. Head to the beaches before high waves and dangerous rip… Continue Reading
Tracking rip currents and rain chances this holiday weekend
Happy Thursday! We start the morning with some marine layer influence before clouds give way to sunshine. Smoke and haze from fires burning in… Continue Reading
Tracking a warm Wednesday, rain chances possible for Labor Day weekend
We begin Wednesday morning with a Wind Advisory though 6am for the Gaviota corridor. This means marine layer influence will be similar to days past… Continue Reading
Tracking a pleasant start to September
Happy fist day of September! We start the morning with some marine clouds and a quick clearing trend. Temperatures rise a degree or so from yesterday… Continue Reading
Tracking a cooler week
Happy Monday! We begin the morning with cooler temperatures and a much needed cooling trend from weeks prior. Expect marine clouds north of Gaviota… Continue Reading
Tracking tropical weather and thunderstorms Friday
Happy Friday! We begin the morning with mostly cloudy skies for many areas and a few light showers. All areas hold with a 20% chance of rain through… Continue Reading
Tracking extreme heat and thunderstorms Thursday
We begin the morning with clouds and toasty temperatures. The heat continues today with an additional threat for showers and thunderstorms. Many… Continue Reading
Tracking heightened fire risk and sweltering heat Wednesday
Happy Wednesday! Many areas peak in heat today or tomorrow. Expect mid 90s in Santa Barbara, high 80s in other coastal areas and triple digits… Continue Reading