Weather Discussion and Forecast
Jan. 27, 2003
4:00 PST

Current Conditions:

The cloud shield finally pushed over this morning
followed by an upper level trough with relatively
cool air and some clearing.  Winds have calmed down
and are blowing from the west at many locations over
the coastal waters.  This trough should slowly 
pass over tonight and be followed by the leading edge
of the next system Tuesday.


Short-Term:  

Conditions should be fairly calm tonight and most 
of Tuesday.  Some small-scale stuff is banging
around so winds will be variable and hard to
predict but should stay below 10-15 kts.  A few 
showers are possible but should shut off after dark
and you may get a view of the stars off and on.  The
leading edge of the next system is not expected untill 
Tuesday afternoon when S. winds should pick back up 
again.  This next system looks like it will pass to 
the north again but potential for winds in the 30-35kt
range exists.  Systems WEd., Thursday and Friday look 
like they may actuall blast through the area rather 
than heading north so may be more significant.  Enjoy 
the break.


Long-Term:

Large-scale pattern showing signs of a ridge for
next seekend but you'll have to pay some more dues
first.