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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Tuesday will be cooler than average, mostly in the upper 60s and low 70s, with late clearing clouds and mild but… Continue Reading
Tracking a mild Monday, warming into the 4th of July
Happy Monday! We start the morning with partially cloudy skies near the Santa Barbara coastline while other beaches wake up to overcast marine… Continue Reading
Tracking a slightly cooler weekend
Happy Friday! We start the morning with clouds and cool temperatures so grab a warm cup of coffee as you're headed out the door. A quicker clearing… Continue Reading
Tracking a warm Thursday evening, cooling weekend
Marine clouds hover over all beaches Thursday morning. We begin clearing closer to noon and a bright evening is ahead. Temperatures rise to… Continue Reading
Tracking peak heating Wednesday, cooler weekend ahead
Happy Wednesday! We start the morning with cloudy skies and fog. A rapid clearing trend is projected and today will be the hottest of the workweek.… Continue Reading
Tracking toasty weather Tuesday, peak heat Wednesday
We begin the morning with another round of dense marine clouds. Clouds will clear rapidly today as high pressure nudges into the area. Mostly sunny… Continue Reading
Tracking a warming trend Monday, rain chances Wednesday
Happy Monday! We start the morning with clear skies, however a few marine clouds may appear near breakfast. All clouds will clear rapidly and… Continue Reading
Tracking a cool & cloudy holiday weekend
Happy Friday! We begin the morning with overcast skies and dense marine layer influence. Many areas will see misting and drizzle so bundle up! Clouds… Continue Reading
Tracking a cool Thursday, mild holiday weekend
Happy Thursday! Clouds hover over the coastline this morning and will be stubborn to clear. Many areas will dip in temperatures as high pressure… Continue Reading
Tracking King Tides Wednesday, warm afternoon
Happy Wednesday! We begin the morning with dense marine clouds and fog. Rinse and repeat weather is ahead with clearing and warming. Inland areas… Continue Reading
Tracking King Tides Tuesday, peak heat mid week
Happy Tuesday! We begin the morning with gray, gloomy skies and fog. Skies clear after lunch and temperatures rise. High pressure rides down the… Continue Reading
Tracking coastal flooding Monday, cooling week
Happy Monday! We begin the morning with marine clouds and fog. Some misting and drizzle may occur in fog prone areas. Clouds will peel back this… Continue Reading
Tracking a foggy Friday morning, warm weekend
Happy Friday! We begin the morning with fog and marine clouds. A quick clearing trend is expected and mostly sunny skies are projected by lunch.… Continue Reading
Tracking clouds Thursday morning, cooling weekend
Happy Thursday! Marine clouds fill the skies this morning due to the sundowner wind pattern dying off. A quick clearing trend is likely for most… Continue Reading
Peak heating Wednesday, tracking winds & waves
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