Gusty Friday, cool temps to start summer
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Below normal temperatures continue as gusty winds increase Friday for most of the region.
A wind advisory is in… Continue Reading
Weather
Intricacies of Santa Barbara microclimates
SANTA BARBARA - Calif. Santa Barbara is a destination spot for many because of the beauty, lifestyle and the almost "perfect" year-round weather.… Continue Reading
Tropical impacts bring hazardous surf & storms
SANTA BARBARA- Calif. Pacific hurricane season began May 15th and lasts through November 30th.Â
While peak activity is typically viewed in August,… Continue Reading
Santa Maria Strawberry Growers Face Climate Challenges
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Strawberry producers in Santa Maria, including Sunlife Farms, are closely tracking climate changes and weather impacts during… Continue Reading
The transition from El Niño to La Niña
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Ocean temperatures and atmospheric interactions influence weather patterns by a climate cycle called El-Nino Southern… Continue Reading
Summer Fire Outlook for the Central Coast
VENTURA, Calif. - High fire season is now underway in California.
"That increased fire risk across the interior areas first for June and then… Continue Reading
Preparing for La Niña: How It Could Impact the Coast, Crops, and Communities in Southern California
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — From worsening wildfires to eroding coastlines and crop losses, changing climate patterns are reshaping life along the… Continue Reading
Cooling trend begins, winds strengthen
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Wednesday was another warmer than average day, especially for inland areas that hit the triple digit mark. A cooling trend… Continue Reading
Cooling Thursday, tracking winds & clouds
Temperatures begin to cool Thursday as more clouds move into the region.
Winds will be weaker on Wednesday evening but strong sundowners return on… Continue Reading
Climate change, climate patterns, and rising sea levels cause growing threat to the bluffs in Isla Vista
ISLA VISTA, Calif. — The bluffs in Isla Vista are a prime example of how erosion is speeding up along California's coastline. There is a growing… Continue Reading
Summertime Safety Concerns Heat Up with Campers Heading into the Backcountry
Three boys on their high school summer break are enjoying swimming in the Santa Ynez River. They will be doing camping and say they have learned… Continue Reading
Sweltering heat inland, mild along the coast
The summer-like temperatures persist Wednesday, with sweltering heat in the forecast for inland areas. High pressure aloft and very weak onshore flow… Continue Reading
Toasty Wednesday, cooling Thursday
High pressure will keep us warm Wednesday, many communities actually getting a boost in temperatures. Inland valleys will break into the triple… Continue Reading
Tracking heat and fire concerns Tuesday, cooler weather ahead
High pressure bring another wave of heat to the area Tuesday. Inland areas will be on the boarder of Heat Advisories while beaches rise 10-15 degrees… Continue Reading
Warm & windy Tuesday, tracking sundowners
High pressure is keeping us warm to start the work week.
Gusty north winds will pick up Monday night and Tuesday night.
Fire weather risks will… Continue Reading
Sweltering heat Monday, cooling by mid-week
Clear skies prevail in Santa Barbara Monday as offshore winds inhibit marine layer growth. All other areas that wake up with clouds will see fast… Continue Reading
Looking Summer like, Monday June 16th forecast
A Father's Day treat for beach goers today as high pressure helped to scour out the marine layer from much of the coastline. A Wind Advisory is… Continue Reading
Weather looks nice for Father’s Day, Sunday June 15th forecast
Another spectacular June day with the marine layer hugging the coast and inland areas warming up nicely. We currently are seeing just one advisory… Continue Reading
Warmer weekend, Father’s Day & graduations
Temperatures are rising heading into the busy weekend.
High pressure expands west from Arizona on Saturday, tracking 70s for our region.
The… Continue Reading
Grand Jury report praises Santa Barbra County’s water distribution network and investments
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury released a report of its findings about local water resources Friday.
The… Continue Reading