Here we go! A decent chance for rain the next couple of days and the computer models are starting to agree; it could be half an inch to an inch of rain for most valley locations!

I’m sure you noticed that the clouds and moisture are already on the increase this morning. Our upcoming low is currently near central California sinking south-southwestward on its way to off the southern California Coast. A nice fetch of tropical moisture is being pulled northward which will increase our rain chances as we get into tomorrow and especially tomorrow night. Enjoy!

Partly cloudy today with a high near 70.

Mostly cloudy tonight with a low near 50.

Showers becoming likely by tomorrow afternoon with a high in the mid 60s. Rain likely tomorrow night with scattered showers Valentine’s Day. Thursday’s high in the low 60s.

Lingering showers possible Friday upper 60s. Slight chance for showers Saturday near 70. Mostly sunny Sunday low 70s. Upper 60s Monday.

I love this Valentine’s Day forecast! An upper level low in Nevada is slowly sinking south and west on it’s way to L.A. in a couple of days. The storm and its proximity will give us some breezy conditions by this afternoon. Out of the SSW 15-25 mph and gusty. The wind combined with the dry conditions means the National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG WARNING from Noon until 7:00 this evening. If you just got the new Elon Musk Flamethrower maybe keep it in the closet today. High this afternoon in the low 70s.

Mostly sunny tomorrow with a bit of a breeze and a high in the low 70s.

Tropical moisture from the low to our west will increase our clouds tomorrow night with a chance for showers Wednesday and a high in the mid 60s.

Chance for showers continues through Thursday as the low weakens and moves through with a high in the mid 60s.

Rain totals from the storm estimated to be around .25″ – .75″. Some may receive more and some less. Snow levels remaining near 9,000 feet so only the highest peaks seeing snow.

Lingering showers perhaps Friday with a high in the upper 60s. Mostly sunny Saturday and Sunday mid 70s.

Breezy today as a system moves across the Four Corners. Since it has been so dry for so long plus low humidity today plus gusty winds equals the National Weather Service issuing a RED FLAG WARNING from 1:00 this afternoon until 6:00 this evening. I’m still not sure if they fly a red flag outside the weather service office, but I do know that if you smoke you should probably make sure you keep your butts in the car! Today’s high near 80 which is the warmth we’ve grown accustomed to this February.

But wait! Cooler air behind the system will knock us down into the mid 70s tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday.

Then. An upper low will sink southward and park off the southern California coast. As it sits and spins it will pull moisture northward into southern Arizona. Confidence is growing that we will see rain mid to late next week! How much? The computer models don’t agree on that yet. Maybe .20″ on the low side and close to an inch on the high side.

So. Slight chance for showers by Wednesday afternoon and a high in the low 70s. A decent chance for showers Thursday with a high in the upper 60s. Chance for showers Friday near 70. Stay tuned!

Interesting times we live in and interesting weather to talk (type-o) about! Yesterday’s high of 84 shattered the old record of 81 set in 2000 & hit again in 2006 & 2016. 81 WAS the lowest record high of the month. Congratulations 2018. I knew you could clear this up for us.

Now. Let’s try to predict the future (with considerable help from the National Weather Service, of course). First of all, it’s FRIIIDAAAY!!! Today looks very nice. Nuthin’ but Sun. Low 80s. The record of 86 set last year should be safe. Clear skies tonight with a low in the upper 40s.

A system misses us to the north tomorrow kicking up some wind as it breezes through the Four Corners. Winds becoming SW in the afternoon gusting to near 30, so a great day to fly a kite maybe. High near 80.

Cooler Sunday behind the system mid 70s. Mid 70s Monday. Low 70s Tuesday as our next storm approacheth.

By Wednesday an upper level low will be moving down the California coast to near L.A. or San Diego before it makes the turn our way. Tropical moisture should get caught up in the southerly flow ahead of the system for a slight chance for rain Wednesday and a high near 70. The storm is scheduled to move through on Thursday with a good chance for showers and a high in the upper 60s. Snow levels remaining quite high with this one. Maybe down to 7,000 feet. It’s still a ways out and forecasts sometimes change. Of course we’ll keep you posted as we go. Stay tuned!