A weak offshore flow will persist through early this week ahead of a major pattern change that should bring a good shot of rain and snow into the area by the end of the week! Expect mostly sunny skies on Tuesday with near record high temperatures as highs reach the upper 60s, the old record high was 67° set back in 1999. East winds 5-10 mph turning southwesterly during the afternoon. We will transition back to an onshore flow on Wednesday ahead of our approaching storm with west winds gusting to 25 mph by afternoon as highs cool to the lower 60s. Clouds and winds will increase Wednesday night as low pressure moves into the area on Thursday with rain developing. This system will tap into warmer tropical moisture and weak AR to kick off the snow level up near 9,000 feet, but as cooler air arrives, we should see the snow level fall to around 7,000 feet Thursday night to near 6,000 feet Friday. The brunt of this storm will arrive Thursday afternoon into Friday morning, but cool and unsettled conditions may keep a few scattered snow showers around through Friday. Preliminary rainfall estimates bring up to 1/2-1 inch for coastal and valley areas can be expected, with 2-3 inches across some of the lower coastal slopes. Snowfall accumulations will be a little tricky depending on where snow levels wind up, but scaling back forecast totals as this system is not looking quite as cold or robust, and it's a pretty fast mover. 4-8 inches of snow is likely above 9,000 feet, with 1-3 inches possible down to 6,000 feet. The snow level could drop as low as 5,000 feet by Friday night, but most of the precip will have passed by then, amounts will be be refined as the week progresses. Another, colder storm is possible by the first of next week! Travelers should be prepared for winter weather driving conditions and always carry chains!