Our upper-level pattern remains dominated by a ridge of high pressure near the Four Corners region; this will generate light offshore winds and above normal temperatures through the middle of the week. The Pacific Northwest will remain in an active pattern with storms parading inland to our north. Later in the week, a closed low pressure system will dig south off the California coast and may swing inland over Northern Baja this weekend. This could get close enough for some rainfall, but confidence is low on the track and details at this time. This may open the door for a more active weather patten with more unsettled weather possible next week, potentially colder storms from the north as well.

Temperatures will remain about 5 degrees above average through Wednesday as daytime highs top out near 60 degrees again, with overnight lows generally in the 30s. Winds will remain light from the east to around 5-10 mph at times, turning southwesterly later this week as the onshore flow returns. As the onshore flow strengthens on Friday, highs will drop back into the 50s with gusty west winds. As low pressure moves near the area, we could see a few showers as early as Friday night, with scattered showers possible over the weekend. This first system will be a warmer storm with relatively high snow levels. A couple of colder storms may drop in from the north early next week bringing a better chance for some snowfall with lower snow levels, but forecast models still differ on the details.

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