This time of year is always interesting. Some days are hot, others warm, some cool and a few cold. Around this time last year we were at the beginning of a heat wave. In early May, Santa Cruz was experiencing mid 80s. Just like last weekend. One day it was hot, and then, just a few short days later everything changes. Clouds, cool breezes and some rain were the name of the story. In fact, a fair amount of rain. April is finishing out the way May started last year. The difference being, that after this little bought of wet weather, it looks like we will be going into a dry spell. It may even be the dry spell that marks the start of summer around here. Or, we could see more storms come out of the north. Time will tell.
This little system has finally moved into the area. And it is well positioned. Significant rain is falling to our north, as well as to our south. With some luck, we will only see light rain here in Santa Cruz, thanks in part to our south facing location, as well as to a split up storm. Really, two storms. One impacting the southern part of the state and one up on the OR border. Rain will be heavier over the coastal mountains and on the Sierra west slope. Showers will be the name of the game Thursday morning. And they still say a cold front is to come through, but it sure felt like that warm air got pumped in front of it today. Toasty, when the sun shone.
In short, the forecast has not changed. Sun by Friday and a nice weekend ahead. Maybe 70 on Sunday, and then a bit of cooling next week.
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