Hello Central Coast. The cooling trend will continue for the rest of the weekend before warming returns on Monday. Winds off the land will bring cooler weather to the region, so pack a light jacket for the weekend. Luckily, high pressure has weakened, so it won’t be as hot inland for the rest of the weekend.
Weather Headlines:
– Temperatures are expected to drop this weekend as high pressure aloft weakens, with maximum temperatures in the region dropping 4 to 8 degrees below normal.
– The coast and some coastal valleys will see an increase in low morning clouds and fog.
-Locally gusty winds are expected in southwest Santa Barbara County Saturday afternoon and evening.
– By Monday, temperatures will gradually warm each day, with a significant heatwave possible inland by next weekend.
Detailed forecast:
The cooling trend is not only affecting other areas along California’s coastline, but is also showing up on the Central Coast.
Currently, a land-based current is pulling cooler air in from the ocean, and a trough of low pressure will move over California through Sunday.
This, along with onshore winds, will result in below-average temperatures in most areas, with temperatures expected to drop further on Sunday.
The surface layer may thicken slightly tonight and may even invade low lying coastal valleys. Low cloud and fog are expected to affect the coast and coastal valleys overnight into the morning.
Northerly sundowners are expected to move across southwest Santa Barbara County on Saturday and Sunday evening.
Sunday’s highs:
In the inland valleys, temperatures will rise to the 70s to 80s F. In the coastal valleys, temperatures will rise to the 60s to 70s F. On the coast, temperatures will rise to the 50s to 70s F.
This is the 7-day KSBY microclimate forecast. A warming trend will begin to pick up across Southern California on Monday and Tuesday as high pressure continues through the weekend. Temperatures will slowly increase and remain below normal through at least Tuesday.
High pressure centered over the Four Corners region will continue to strengthen through next weekend, causing daily increases in temperatures, especially inland, increasing the risk of heatstroke.
Based on current forecasts, temperatures will likely reach dangerous levels on Saturday, with highs approaching 110 degrees in the Antelope Valley and 105 degrees in the warmer coastal valleys.
Have a great day everyone on the Central Coast, don’t forget to download the KSBY Microclimate app for the latest weather forecast.
