The forecast remain fairly unchanged as an early-season low-pressure system continues dropping south off the California coast, and expected to swing inland across the region later Wednesday and Thursday. This will produce widespread rainfall and gusty winds with scattered thunderstorms. A decent southerly flow out ahead of of the low will also tap into a more tropical airmass, resulting in warmer air mixing in which will keep the snow level above 8,000 feet throughout the duration of this storm. Looking at a pretty nice start to the day out there today, but clouds and winds will be on the increase throughout the day with with a few scattered light showers possible by afternoon. Cooler and windy with highs in the mid and upper 50s, south to southwest winds increasing to 10-20 mph.

As this low rolls inland, rain showers will become likely over all areas Wednesday night into Thursday with gusty southwest winds to 30 mph at times. With the cooler, more unstable airmass arriving, we could also see a few thunderstorms fire up around the area. Highs will drop into the mid-to-upper 40s on Thursday with a windy, cold, and wet day in store for most areas. Showers should taper off Thursday night with clearing skies Friday as low pressure exits the region. Total rainfall amounts of around a half inch can be expected in all areas, with locally 1-2 inches possible on the lower coastal slopes, and lesser amounts in the deserts. A weak offshore flow will develop over the weekend behind the departing low for cool and breezy conditions, warming slightly early next week. At this time, conditions look dry for next week, but another storm system is possible around the end of the month.

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