A few more mild days are forecast for interior Northern California before the next rain
maker comes. For Sunday and Monday...look for mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies with
highs in the mid 60s across the Central Valley and 30s to 50s over the mountains. A weak
weather system will skirt the state on Tuesday...likely bringing generally light
precipitation totals across the area.
A storm system will likely impact the central California coast and weaken as it moves
inland, but it could bring some light rain to the San Joaquin Valley and relatively light
snow to the Sierra Nevada and Tehachapi Mountains above 5000 feet. However, gusty winds
ahead of the system will be the main concern, including in the south end, as well as the
west side of the San Joaquin Valley and near the Grapevine. Stay tuned for further
updates.
After a warm and sunny weekend...rain is forecast to develop by Tuesday. A Pacific storm
system will bring gusty winds, rain, and cooler temperatures to the area late Monday
night into Tuesday. Please continue to monitor the forecast for the latest information.
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AN APPROACHING FRONT WILL BRING INCREASING SOUTHERLY WINDS TO
THE REGION AFTER SUNSET MONDAY AND THROUGH THE TUESDAY MORNING
COMMUTE HOURS. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE ALONG THE IMMEDIATE
COAST AND COASTAL HILLS WHERE FREQUENT GUSTS FROM 50 TO 60 MPH
WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH LOCALIZED GUSTS AS HIGH AS 70 MPH. THE FRONT
WILL MOVE ONSHORE BY 10 AM TUESDAY WITH RAPIDLY DECREASING WINDS
A Pacific low pressure system is expected to track just off the coast of Southern
California Tuesday and Tuesday night. The best chance of precipitation will be over the
coastal areas.
This image displays a brief explanation of what causes air stagnation and who may be
impacted by poor air quality. Please monitor your area’s current air quality levels and
be aware of possible burn bans.
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