Good morning Central Coast!
As we kick off the morning it is a cold one. Lows in the interior valleys are dropping into the low 20s in sheltered locations and widespread low 30s are in place. This has prompted a frost advisory for some spots across the region due to the risk of damage to sensitive vegetation.
There is also a high surf advisory in place for our western beaches. This is due to continued swell with localized sets up to 12 feet and a dangerous rip current risk.
Today will be a great day (as soon as temps warm and waves calm at least). Highs will be nearing 70 for a few spots. This will be the warmest day of the forecast!
Tomorrow, things are set to change. A low-pressure system currently positioned over the Pacific Northwest will start drifting southward, bringing increased cloud cover and a return to onshore flow on Thursday and Friday. This system is relatively dry but a small scattered shower is not out of the question. The bigger impact is the cold air and clouds that will move in.
Check out the change in those temps.
A slow warming trend is expected to begin Sunday as the high-pressure ridge briefly strengthens over the area. This should bring temperatures up by about 5 degrees. By Monday, a weak trough will brush the region, but it is expected to stay mostly north and east.
After this system passes, attention shifts to a potential Santa Ana wind event for Tuesday into Wednesday for Southern California. For us, that means warmer weather is on the way.
Have a wonderful day Central Coast!
