4/17/25

Good Thursday morning,

Another week and month are racing by. Today, we have a low-pressure system that has been talked about all week.

This has been wobbling around near LA. It will move closer to us and bring a 20% chance of rain, but where it does rain it is more likely over the mountains.

This is a cold system, more January like than April. Rain chances will start up after 11am and go through tonight, Friday morning any chance for rain goes to the East. In reality,  you will see nice puffy clouds starting to build up over the mountains with rain very showery over the mountains. Rain will be very light with 1/10 to ¼ of an inch. If we get rain here on the coast it is more likely in the foothills as cloud spill over the hills. Bottom line on shore flow will give us a cloudy day with rain chances over the hills this afternoon. I would not cancel any plans today, just pack a sweatshirt and an umbrella if you will melt with a few drops of rain. Rain chance end Friday morning. There is another system to the northeast and is now to far east to affect us on Friday.

Saturday, we start a warmup and offshore flow. It will be a nice day for the Easter egg hunts, just dress the kids warm in the morning. Easter Sunday more warming 4 to 7 degrees Saturday and Sunday most areas will be in the 70s except for 60s right on the beach. The valleys will be in the upper 70s.

Next week Monday and Tuesday will be the warmest days, followed by 2 days of a little cooling then warm up again. Next week will be more Spring-like and nice Santa Barbara weather. If you are going to Coachella, you are looking at a high of 75 and blowing dust and sand. My suggestion - goggles and long sleeves!

(I personally will pass, but have fun if you are in your 20s, 30s or want to be!!)

Have a great weekend, it will be getting nicer as we reach Saturday and Easter Sunday dust off your Easter hats and clothing.

Jack Martin