Weather Moderates. Mild for the coming Week.

So last Thursday is what October is all about.  Pleasantly warm, even hot, down along the coast.  Areas at elevation felt a bit cool.  Inland it was nice and warm, but not miserably hot.  Just good old fashion autumn perfectness.  Things have changed a bit, with some low clouds along the coast for the weekend.  But things should be improving during the coming week, returning us to sunshine.  Overall, the weather is kind of boring, but otherwise pleasant.

Waddell Creek and Ano Nuevo Island sunset.  Got to love October.

It also looks like the north Pacific will be taking a bit of a break for the coming weeks.  So in short, little chance of rain.  Without the storms moving into the PNW, we may see the return of some fog.  Just like this weekend.  And just like this weekend, any fog should be short lived.  We are still seeing a possible change in pattern coming around the end of the month.  Time will tell.

Monarch season to boot.  These guys are all around town at this point.

For now, we can expect mostly sunny days, with coastal highs just about 70 degrees.  A bit warmer in the valley, and a bit cooler in the city.  Patchy fog along the coast possible for Monday and Tuesday mornings.  By mid week, the sky really begins to clear, with Thursday being another very nice day.  Highs could reach 75 in Santa Cruz.  And a bit warmer over the hill.  After that, things look to continue the same, with a nice weekend on tap.

Good sized waves at three mile beach in Santa Cruz.  

Low pressure returns to the Gulf by the middle of next week.  This is, in part, what will move the fog out  of our region.  Still, the next series of storms look fairly weak and dispersed.  Perhaps we will see some swell action by the end of next week.  All rain will stay way to our north, perhaps even north of Seattle.  The next big change in pattern looks to be around the 25th or so, when a large scale, and powerful storm system may enter the Gulf.  The bulk of this is still looking to pass to our north, but some models are suggesting rain by months end.  It may be a wet Halloween.  But for now, things looks placid and a return to sun, even down by the sea.

Bonus shot.  Because it is just that beautiful out there.