Saturday evening forecast Jan 11th.
The Pacific storm door remains ope for much of the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. Systems continue to run just over the top of us bringing slight chances for rain and more chilly wind. Wind advisories are in place for portions fo Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties through early Sunday. Northerly winds could exceed 40-50 mph below passes and canyons. In addition, higher than normal surf has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a High Surf Advisory for the Central Coast, along west and n-west facing beaches, through Monday. As for temperatures on Sunday, you can expect a chilly start with highs slowly warming in to the upper 50's and 60's by the afternoon.
Looking ahead, another are of low pressure will race through our region by Tuesday with just slight chances for sprinkles. Forecast models did hint at some rain yesterday, now they are seeing yet more wind rather than moisture. With that said, inland areas and the farther north you are, could get a quick shower or two. Wednesday look windy and cool and then by Thursday, another and better organized storm takes aim at us!. Again, the brunt of the storm still wants to stay more north than south, but forecast is bullish on at least some showers getting in to Southern California. We could see upwards of a half an inch to an inch. There is also a good chance that very cold air will rush in helping to lower snow levels to below 4000-feet. That of course means we all need to keep an eye on the I-5 and Grapevine for traffic issues/closures in to next Friday as showers exit the region. Next weekend so far looks dry with cloudy skies and more cool temperatures.
