Storm-Storming

Darkening skies and gusty winds this early Tuesday on California’s north coast, literally foreshadowing a decent-sized rainstorm headed our way — via the NWS: Steady rainfall will move onto the coast by late morning and spread inland during the afternoon, with some showers continuing into the evening. Rainfall totals of up to an inch will…

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Twister of El Niño

High, fleecy clouds with lots of yellowed sunshine this early Thursday on California’s north coast as we roll through another not-unpleasant portion of our cock-eyed winter season. Rain forecast for tomorrow afternoon, a quick squirt, and clear Saturday with another short drizzle/rain spell, then back to quiet and warm supposedly for next week. Nice out…

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Reined-In Rain

Chilled sunshine and scattered, deep-blue skies this early Saturday on California’s north coast, and although the air feels a sharped-coldness, we’re well above any freezing temperatures. A bit of drizzle yesterday, but no rain expected until Wednesday when a decent-sized front is forecast to swing across the shoreline. This morning, the NWS released preliminary rainfall totals…

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Wave ‘The Blob’

Gray the dominate color and feel this early Wednesday on California’s north coast, a mood created by a sky of rain-infested clouds, and coupled to cold-dismal air. Apparently, temperatures didn’t fall that low this morning — mid-40s — but it just felt/feels colder. My environment probably just the opening act for another rainstorm expected later…

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