Central Coast Weather Report: Daylight Saving Time and Upcoming Forecasts
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday with clocks springing forward. A shift in weather will occur from clear to windy and rainy conditions throughout the week. A Blood Moon total lunar eclipse will also take place Thursday night. Next weekend is predicted to be dry with a high-pressure system in effect.
As Daylight Saving Time commences this Sunday, clocks will advance one hour at 2 a.m., prompting later sunsets but fewer morning hours of sleep. A varied weather pattern for the Central Coast will develop this week, beginning with dry and clear conditions over the weekend, transitioning to wind and rain from Monday to Friday morning.
During the weekend, gentle to moderate Santa Lucia winds, ranging from 8 to 18 mph, will occur, particularly in the mornings and evenings. The weather will include chilly mornings followed by mild afternoons, with possible marine low clouds along the coastline. Morning temperatures are expected to fall into the mid to upper 30s in inland valleys, while daytime highs will remain steady in the mid-60s.
On Monday, a low-pressure system off the Central Coast will shift southeast, resulting in increased winds and scattered rain showers, though significant local rainfall is not anticipated. Morning temperatures are predicted to range from high 30s to low 40s, with expected precipitation totals below 0.10 inches.
A stronger storm system is forecasted to arrive on Wednesday, bringing gale-force winds and heavy rainfall particularly in the afternoon and evening. As this cold front departs, fresh to strong southwesterly winds along with convective showers will follow into Thursday, with scattered showers expected through Friday morning. Rainfall amounts for this period could reach 1 to 2 inches.
Adding a unique event to the week, a Blood Moon lunar eclipse will occur late Thursday into Friday morning, allowing viewers to witness the Moon adopt a coppery hue during totality. This will be the first total lunar eclipse since 2022.
Expect sandy conditions to return next weekend as a strong high-pressure ridge builds over California. Aside from the slight possibility of rain the following Monday, forecasts indicate dry conditions for the Central Coast through next week. The surf report indicates a 5 to 7-foot swell over the weekend, increasing significantly from Monday.
Seawater temperatures will remain relatively constant, ranging between 52 and 53 degrees through the next week. Additionally, historical weather records highlight significant snow levels in Washington and severe thunderstorms in Texas on this date in prior years.
In conclusion, this week’s forecast indicates a transition from dry conditions over the weekend to a series of weather events, including scattered rain and the arrival of a strong storm system midweek. The week will culminate in a rare Blood Moon eclipse, making for a dramatic weather experience. Following the storm, anticipate a return to drier weather next weekend.
Original Source: santamariatimes.com
