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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
Weekend heat wave, lasts through next week
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Temperatures will take another jump Saturday to near 90 for most cities.
Temperatures will stay hot Sunday with… 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
Warmer Friday, weekend heat wave
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Temperatures rise Friday with some increased cloud coverage.
Temperatures jump into the 90s over the weekend as… 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
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