Little change is expected in our weather this week, with near-normal temperatures and dry conditions. Expect a gradual cooling trend to develop later in the week as onshore flow strengthens, generating gusty west winds during the afternoons. A Pacific storm is forecast to move into our area over the weekend, bringing rain and high-elevation snowfall. However, the exact timing and intensity remain uncertain. Mostly sunny today with highs in the upper 50s and west winds of 5–10 mph during the afternoon, little change on Wednesday. Temperatures will begin to cool Thursday and Friday, with highs in the lower to mid-50s and southwest winds gusting 10–20 mph at times.

Clouds and winds are expected to increase on Saturday, with rain possible later in the day, becoming likely Saturday night into Sunday. This storm may tap into tropical moisture from the Pacific, resulting in higher snow levels, generally above 9,000 feet, at least initially. Though the exact path of the moisture is unknown at this time, some models direct it into Southern California, and others push it farther south. Regardless, wet weather is expected over the weekend, with rainfall totals of around a half to one inch possible. More details as the weekend progresses...

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