It was a nice and windy day, although we had some early morning fog along our coast. Temperatures today will be right at or slightly below normal as mild onshore airflow continues to hold steady over much of the West Coast. More coastal fog is expected to spread inland overnight, with lows expected to drop into the 60s to 50s. On Monday, with a similar sunny pattern, some beaches may see fog persist into the early afternoon. Highs along the coast will be in the 60s and 70s, while inland temperatures will be in the 1980s and 1990s. Breezy winds are expected along the western end of Santa Barbara's south coast, but should remain below advisory thresholds.
Looking ahead, moderate onshore flows will continue until around the middle of this week, towards the end of July. This means temperatures will remain seasonally mild to warm, with nighttime and early morning fog giving way to plenty of sunshine and breezy afternoons. However, as August progresses, high pressure is expected to strengthen and move more toward the west coast. Warmer conditions are expected on Thursday and Friday, especially inland, with heat advisories and warnings in place for next weekend. Our forecast models are fairly confident and agree that we will see very hot temperatures again. The marine layer is likely to continue to function over coastal areas, with daytime fluctuations depending on inversions and northerly winds. As the interior gets hotter, the beaches can be very popular. Finally, monsoon moisture will also revisit the area later in the work week. As is the case with subtropical humidity, daily monitoring is required to stay ahead of what is always a challenging aspect of the forecast.
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