Jack's Weather Report

Good Monday morning,

I hope everyone had a great weekend. Now it is time to start a new work week again.

This week we are looking at cooler weather for the first half of the week then we heat up the second half of the week.

Today Santa Barbara has some dense fog at 1000 thick. This will burn off quickly and we will be left with sunny skies.

https://zoom.earth/maps/satellite/#view=34.306788,-120.671366,9z

Highs alone the coast will be in too low 70s to 80 degrees in the foothills. In the valleys mid to upper 80s and further inland 100 degrees

Tuesday will actually be the coolest of the next 7 days, then as we get further into the week high pressure builds in and we heat up everywhere but right along the coast.

Valleys like Santa Ynez will be in the upper 90s to 100 degrees and Palm Springs climbs back to 115 degrees.

Yes, it is the heart of summer and thank god we live close to the beach.

Have a great week, stay cool

Jack Martin

Good Wednesday morning,

Just a quick update on our summer heatwave. Hot weather will continue in all valleys and inland area. Santa Ynez is looking at highs of 96 today and the heat Is crazy in the inland valleys with 100 plus. Along the coast, some relief with low 80s.
https://zoom.earth/

This will continue through the weekend, then some relief by the end of the weekend.

The real story line is the lake fire. This has been growing and the winds have shifted allowing us to see the smoke and ash. Ash was falling on my car yesterday.

Today the wind have shifted and the smoke is blowing to the East, so Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez valley will not see the smoke as bad today . Unfortunately the smoke will come back tonight as winds shift to the southwest.

Where the air quality is not terrible in Santa Barbara we always hate to see the hills burning up. There is no threat to homes at this point, but some areas in Santa Ynez, Woodstock area are in the evacuation zone.

Today will be a hazy day with Pasadena like air quality.

Here is a good article on the fire https://www.noozhawk.com/more-evacuations-firefighter-injuries-night-helicopter-water-drops-for-lake-fire-in-santa-barbara-county/🔥

Jack Martin

Happy Monday,

If you’re not in Santa Barbara then you don’t know , but summer has arrived.

The fog and cooler weather of the past few months seem to have melted away.
https://www.weather.gov/lox/

This is the time of the year that real estate folks talk about... Location, location, location….

Well summer along the coast is way different then just 30 mile east. The Santa Ynez Valley is in the mid 90s and Santa Barbara around 80 and that’s quite hot for along the coast. Further inland triple digits and lows will be what our highs are. I think Vegas is 109 to 115 today, there lows overnight will be above 80 degrees.

A matter of fact it seems the entire United States is quite hot, here is SB …. 80 is perfect …. Love that body of water we call the Pacific Ocean

Not much changes throughout the week. Mid 70s to 80 along the coast.
Mid 90s in local valleys.
And inland valleys crazy hot 100 plus.

Maybe a little fog at the coast mid week on, but overall the warm weather continues.

This is when real estate is at it prime along the coast ….

Enjoy summer, I told you it was coming.

Oh lastly, the tropical weather will not cause rain, just makes it more humid out there.

A little blast of subtropical moisture from Mexico should drift past today. It does make for pretty sunrises and sunsets.

Jack Martin

Good Tuesday morning,

Lots of fog out there. Not as wet as yesterday but still quite damp. fog level is at 5000 feet, so higher elevations are seeing the drizzle.

https://zoom.earth/

Clearing today is more likely, but reverse clearing. That means the coastal locations with see the clouds’ part before the valleys.

looks like clearing will occur this afternoon, but it will be cool and chilly.

Fog, low clouds, and drizzle are part of the forecast the entire week with a 20 to 30 % chance of morning drizzles. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-119.68313605338334&lat=34.43067150908138

Thursday a weak low pressure system will roll over us. This alone will not cause rain, but combined with the marine layer drizzle and light rain is possible.

Friday another chance for drizzle, but this will be the last day of the gloom.

It looks like the weekend through Monday we will be warming each day with more sunshine.

Better news for Sunday we are looking at 70s and some 80s as we see more sun and high pressure takes over.

April continues to be funky, just like the entire year of 2024 so far… just way to wet and chilly so far, we will hope for better weather soon.

It must be coming, May is a week away.

Jack Martin

Good Monday morning,

Lots of fog along the coast, last evening after clearing came for a short period in the afternoon. The fog quickly reformed around 5pm.

I was in santa Ynez Sunday till noon where it hit 80 degrees. Here upper 60s.

Today Thick fog, cool damp weather is what our week is looking like
Pea soup out there with some pockets of drizzle , this will persist though Wednesday at this point with fog, drizzle and possibly light rain . This is not a big storm system, but measurable rain is likely into mid week.
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-119.68138933181761&lat=34.428434406606954

Thursday looks like some wind then Friday another system mainly to the north and over the mountain with rain possibilities. Just more funky weather as it just does not want to end.

This week will be more May gray or June gloom like.
It does look like the next weekend will be warmer and we will return to decent weather.

That’s the best I can do at this point, another funky week

Jack Martin

Good Saturday morning,

Sorry about the lack of weather reports this week, I was busy each morning and there was not a lot to report. All is fine on my front and sorry about the absence during your morning cup of coffee , tea or whatever you drink while reading my report .
I also noticed that dave dumve was on vacation this week from KSYV who also does a great weather report, I was not on vacation, but my full time job kept me busy.
As far as our weather goes, we are in a very typical spring and early summer pattern .
Where the valleys have not really heated up that much, the coastal areas are seeing typical foggy conditions that , we expect on and off though June and into early to mid July .
The marine layer is thick and Friday it hung around the coast the entire day . This morning it is 2500 feet thick and extends into the santa Ynez valley .
https://zoom.earth/maps/satellite/#view=29,-109.1,4z
High pressure will build in today and through Sunday with earlier clearing along the coast . The valleys will be warmer with upper 70s and some 80s . Still cool for late April .
Along the coast the sun should show up today, but the marine layer will likely hang around till early afternoon . Where yesterday was very chilly we should approach the low 70s today, along the coast with Sunday more clearing and warmer .
Monday high pressure breaks down then throughout the week we see a series of low pressure system bringing back the thicker marine layer . Regarding the 4 letter word we have learn to hate this year “ RAIN “ I really do not think we will see much if any it will be in the form of drizzle or possibly light rain later in the week .
Time will tell , but there is an inside slider that generally does not bring us rain only wind. There is also a possibility of a cut off low that could form and create light rain. More likely over mountains and LA at this point . Not to worry, I will keep us updated early next week as we get close .
Next weekend is looking to be good with high pressure building back in …
Since it is Saturday and I don’t have a lot of employees to worry about so let’s have some fun with facts and our weather .
This years rainfall has exceeded last year in most location . However it is not a record. The only record is likely for 2 year rain totals that far exceeded normal totals for the past 2 years .
Here is where we are at with rainfall locally . An average of 50% more rain the normal across the county and Santa Barbara 75% more rain the normal
All lakes are full in the area https://files.countyofsb.org/pwd/hydrology/Rainfall%20Reports/rainfallreport.pdf
To the north in Monterey county , really the same results . Naciemento is full and for lots of boat lovers maybe to full because parking is extremely limited
https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/home/showdocument?id=22189
Sunrise is 621 am and sunset 735 pm . Doing quick math we are 11hours and 14 minutes , with day light extending 30 to 40 minutes more .
Tide schedule high tide today 8:35 am today 4.22 and low tide a fairly low 0.54 at 2:36 pm which can make a nice beach walk . With hopefully some sun shine
The ocean temp is a chilly 57.7 degrees . Wet suits are needed
Surf !!! sleep in , if that’s what your after it is pretty flat at 1 to 2 feet . Leadbetter is worse at 0 to 1 foot . Again a nice walk on the beach weather .
Ok I tried to make up for the lack of reporting this week . Enjoy the weekend , it will be way nicer in santa Ynez valley this weekend , maybe a good time to go wine tasting at sunstone 😄 it is still pretty foggy here …

Regardless, have a great weekend
Jack Martin

Tax day has arrived... 4/15/24... but so has the sunshine, which is back again. Hopefully for a long time.

The weekend rains were quite strong for this time of year. The big winner as San Marcos pass with 3.13 inches, Santa Ynez with 2.12 inches and Montecito had an easier time with 1 inch. The real difference was the heavier rains that occurred on Sunday https://www.weather.gov/lox/LAXRRMSBA

This is all in the past now and we are ready for sunshine and warmer temps for the entire week. Warming each day with 70s coastal and 80s valleys by mid-week.

Thursday cooler with some coastal fog, but no rain in site. Hopefully, this means we are done with the heavier rains. We are now in mid-April, with daylight arriving at 6am hour and sunset at 7:31 pm. This means lots of daylight and the sun angle will begin to heat up the skies.

Just look at these crazy rain totals year to date. Santa Barbara has received 188% above normal rain totals. Everywhere is 150% over normal rain totals

https://files.countyofsb.org/pwd/hydrology/Rainfall%20Reports/rainfall

Enjoy the sunshine, time for spring and warmer weather... Bring on summer 😊

Jack Martin

Good Sunday morning,

Just another rainy day. Rain is picking up again as the low that has been spinning bands of moisture is finally moving south. https://zoom.earth/maps/satellite/#view=35.34,-125.96,5z/date=2024-04-14,03:00,-7

Rain is really coming down north of our areas. Here showers will continue throughout the day, but more on and off
https://radar.weather.gov/station/KVBX/standard

Rain totals so far run anywhere from 1/2 to 2 inches. The higher amounts are in the mountains. Lots of snow also covering the hills in Santa Ynez and some even local SB hills . Snow levels are at 3500 to 4000 feet today. More snow in the hills are likely IMG_7435Moving into the work week, the snow will melt quickly and we will dry out. Warming into the 80s by mid week in the valleys and 70s coastal. A little cool down on Thursday with on shore flow lasting into Saturday, but still nice with 70s. It will also be dry with no rain chances next week. As mentioned yesterday the 8 to 14 day forecast is dry, and warmer. Enjoy the last day of rain, then let’s bring on dry and warm.

Have a great Sunday, stay dry...

Happy Saturday the 13th of April. Here is the next system spinning off the coast, but moving a little slower then expected
https://zoom.earth/maps/satellite/#view=42.5,-141.8,4.32z
Rain will develop this morning as the first part of the system moves through.

Rain is approaching quickly, and is just to our north. It looks like a wet 36 hours. Here is the low down on how much rain we will see https://www.weather.gov/wrh/TextProduct?product=laxqpslox. 1 to 1.5 inches coastal and up to 3 inches in the mountains. Here is the rain right now. If your not getting wet you soon will be https://radar.weather.gov/station/KVBX/standard

Expect rain through the day, then a break later tonight. Sunday more rain with showers as the cold air passes through. As mentioned before snow levels will drop to 4000 feet on Sunday.

Looking ahead the system clears out Sunday night then moves across the country through the week. It will cause wild weather and tornados mid week Tuesday or Wednesday in the middle of the country. For us we clear out and welcome sun and warmer weather.

Highs will get into the 70s and 80s by mid week. Cooling Thursday some. But great news the 8 to 14 day forecast shows dry and above normal temps, so hopefully this will end the rains that we have had to much of this year.

It will be a wet weekend, so a good time to catch up on paperwork or clean out your garage. Maybe finish your taxes, because Monday is April 15th. I need to fund my IRA today. Regardless it will be an indoor weekend. Enjoy, I promise weekends will get better soon.

Jack Martin

Good Friday morning,

Quite a change is the weather today from Thursday, with temps a lot cooler today. Temps will dip 10 to 20 degrees from Thursdays highs.

Last night was fantastic outside until the cooler air arrived Thursday night. We went to Solvang theater fest which I have not been to for many years.

It was really a great very small venue with every seat being fantastic. We saw Jimmy Messina, and Pablo Cruz, it was just a great show. Jimmy was the best. Playing a lot of music that you expect from Kenny Loggins. The venue was like a mini-SB county bowl holding maybe 600 to 800 people.

I highly recommend it if you have not been there in along time or never, it was well worth the late night.

Onto the weather, as mentioned earlier, quite a bit cooler today. Highs will only be in the 60s, low clouds and some fog to start the day, with a few pockets of drizzle.

This afternoon the system moves closer https://zoom.earth/ with rain starting tonight and overnight. Rain will start out light overnight, but as we get into Saturday it will get much wetter.
Looks like 1/4 inch over night tonight. Saturday 3/4 of an inch and rain stops Saturday night, with showers and another 1/4-inch Sunday. Overall a good rain with 1 to 2 inches in total.

Saturday will be quite windy in SB with south winds at 20 to 30 miles an hour. Highs will only be in the 50s for the weekend. Snow level starts out at 6000 feet and drops to 4000 feet Sunday.

Sunday will be one of those days with cold air and thundershowers possible. It will be spotty rain. Hopefully, nothing like the last storm that brought that crazy rain in Montecito.

Good news for next week, we clear out the storm and start a gradual warm up. Highs will get into the 80s by Wednesday, then cool slightly Thursday. It looks like a dry week ahead.

When will this rain end? The wet weather just continues. I am very ready to put a close to this wet season.

It will be a very wet Saturday, so outdoor plans are not looking good, besides that it will be very chilly all weekend.

Let's make the best of it, sunny and warmer days will arrive one of these days 😊

Jack Martin