Unfortunately, as is always a concern with a closed or cutoff low dropping down the California coast, these systems have a tendency to dig offshore before moving inland to our south. We've see it more often than not, with significant snow falling off to our west and south with wrap around not getting very well established across our area. There was definitely a lot of cold air associated with this system, and that will lead to a very chilly day today under clearing skies. Cold and breezy out there with highs in the lower 30's, combined with northeast winds 10-20mph at times and wind chill values could drop below zero. As mostly clear skies return this evening, expect an equally frigid night as lows tumble into the teens to single digits. High pressure will slowly rebuild tomorrow through the end of the week bringing a gradual warm-up. Daytime temperatures will break the freezing mark tomorrow as we reach the lower 40's, climbing to around 50 degrees by the weekend, while overnight lows cool to the teens and 20's. A weak system will clip the area Thursday and could send some high clouds in our direction, but no precipitation. At this time, our forecast looks dry through the weekend with our next shot at precipitation towards early-mid next week. If you have travel plans into the mountains, always be prepared for hazardous travel and icy roads with rapidly changing weather conditions, and always carry chains! |