Breezy, Mild Monday
A cold air mass continues to push in with breezy conditions
Monday, especially in the hills. This air mass will slowly warm up over
the next few days, but until then, expect cold mornings and cool
afternoons. Highs exceed seasonal normal by Wednesday or Thursday and
then remain that way into the weekend. We’re watching a weak system that
may bring some light rain Sunday into Monday and mark the begging of a
wetter pattern.
AIR QUALITY: Good
**COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY**
… for the immediate coast, sloughs, and lagoons of Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties until 3PM Monday.
King Tides will cause minor coastal flooding for low lying areas through Monday the 23rd.
The
highest astronomical tides of the year, commonly referred to as the
King Tides, continue to impact the coast through the 23rd and have
historically resulted in the localized flooding of specific low lying
areas each year. In addition, the lowest low tides of the event will be
observed during the early evening hours which may lead to trouble for
mariners navigating shallow waterways.
*Minor coastal flooding
expected at prone low lying coastal locations across the coast and the
San Francisco Bay shoreline during peak high tide until Monday
afternoon.
*Flooding of areas previously impacted by King Tide
events is expected, including low lying lots, parks, and roads along the
coast and around the San Francisco Bay Shoreline with the highest high
tides. Difficulty navigating shallow bay waters during the lowest low
tides.
*Tidal levels will also rise along the Pacific coast but
impacts will be more localized to areas such as Elkhorn Slough near Moss
Landing. Tide poolers and beachgoers should be familiar with the times
and heights of local tidal levels to avoid hazards that may arise from
rapidly shifting water levels.
If travel is required, allow extra
time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or
through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect
flood-prone
property.
Tide poolers should also be aware that
there could be occasional waves running farther up the beach than
normal. Do not turn your back to the ocean.
Monday: Mostly sunny with a few high, thin clouds
passing through. Breezy on the exposed coast and northerly winds slowly
tapering off in the mountains. Highs in the 50s to around 60ºF.
*Beach Hazards*
… for north/west-facing beaches of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
- Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents along the coast, especially for northwest facing beaches.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Overnight: Mostly clear, chilly, and frosty. Lows
mainly in the 30s with a few low 40s near the coast, and 20s for
sheltered valley locations. Light northeast winds.
Tuesday:
Cold in the morning with widespread frost inland and patchy frost to
the coast. Then, mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the 50s-60s.
Extended: Temperatures
continue to rise, peaking on Thursday, then slowly tapering back off
into the weekend. Clouds increase Sunday as a weather system arrives.
We’re watching for the possibility of rain.
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This week's normal temperatures:
--COASTAL CITIES--
LOW: 43ºF
HIGH: 62ºF
--INLAND CITIES--
LOW: 38ºF
HIGH: 62ºF
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-The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for January 30th – February 5th calls for the likelihood of BELOW normal temperatures and ABOVE normal precipitation.
- El Niño/La Niña STATUS: La Niña Advisory
- Forecast: Weak La Niña continues through winter, becomes neutral by Spring
-Area drought status: Severe
drought (D2) for southern San Benito and southeastern Monterey
Counties, moderate drought (D1) for the remainder of those counties,
Santa Cruz County and the KION coverage area in Santa Clara County.
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This week's normal temperatures:
--COASTAL CITIES--
LOW: 43ºF
HIGH: 62ºF
--INLAND CITIES--
LOW: 38ºF
HIGH: 62ºF
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-The outlook from the Climate Prediction Center for January 26th – February 1st calls for the likelihood of BELOW normal temperatures and BELOW normal precipitation.
- El Niño/La Niña STATUS: La Niña Advisory
- Forecast: Weak La Niña continues through winter, becomes neutral by Spring
-Area drought status: Severe
drought (D2) for southern San Benito and southeastern Monterey
Counties, moderate drought (D1) for the remainder of those counties,
Santa Cruz County and the KION coverage area in Santa Clara County.
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