Thursday will be the nicest day of the week, but prepare for more rain Friday
High temperatures are leaping up a few degrees Thursday, but will stay a couple below normal nonetheless. The region will be solidly in the 60s, with a smattering of low 70s in Ventura County.
It's another dry day with a ridge of high pressure over the region. Light offshore flow will bring some sunshine along with weak northeasterly winds. Mid and high-level clouds will increase through the day.
A high surf advisory for all coasts will remain in effect through 10:00 pm Saturday. For Thursday, breaking waves will be 10 to 15 feet on the Central Coast, 4 to 7 feet on the South Coast, and 6 to 10 feet on the Ventura coast. Wave heights will increase Friday.
A trough will approach the region Friday, pushing the ridge away. A slight chance of rain will develop, starting on the Central Coast and moving southeast through the afternoon.
Rain is likely Saturday. It may be moderate to heavy for a period of 3 to 6 hours. We are expecting around an three quarters to one and a half inches for coastal areas, and up to 3 inches for mountains and foothills. Communities that are still dealing with flooding, rock slide, or mud issues should take extra caution, though overall this storm is not as hefty as the early week storm.
Snow levels will begin at 6,000 feet, but fall to 4,500 feet on Sunday. A second slower and weaker system will move over Sunday night through Monday, and maybe even linger slightly longer into Tuesday before tapering off.
