Erika Bratten

Salinas

Weekend Meteorologist and Multimedia Journalist at KION-TV (Salinas, CA)

Morning Weather Forecaster & MMJ KION 5, 46 and Central Coast CW Mississippi State University & Western (State) Colorado University

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Some Change Means a Slight Warm Up

6 days ago | kion546.com | Erika Bratten

Some Change Means a Slight Warm Up SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – High pressure begins to nudge in from the southwest Friday which will warm temperatures a bit—especially inland. Onshore flow and high low level moisture will keep clouds and cooler temperatures present at the coast into the weekend. Air Quality: Good This Morning: Low clouds slowly fill in to cover most of the viewing area. Patchy drizzle possible, but not widespread. Lows in the upper 40s to around 50ºF.
A Little Change Means a Slight Warm Up

6 days ago | shorturl.at | Erika Bratten

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – High pressure begins to nudge in from the southwest Friday which will warm temperatures a bit—especially inland. Onshore flow and high low level moisture will keep clouds and cooler temperatures present at the coast into the weekend. Air Quality: Good Friday: Widespread clouds early, then becoming mostly cloudy on the coast but sunny inland. Warmer, but still cool on the coast with highs in the upper 50s to mid-60s. Seasonable inland with mid-60s to mid-70s for highs.
Cool & Damp Thursday

1 week ago | kion546.com | Erika Bratten

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Cool and slightly damp conditions will continue into Thursday as a cut-off slow slowly passes by to our south. While widespread rain is not expected, occasional sprinkles or patches of drizzle will be possible through Friday morning. Temperatures remain cool for this time of year. Air Quality: Good to Moderate This Morning: Low clouds slowly fill in around the bay and into interior valleys. Patchy drizzle possible with fog in the hills. Lows in the 40s to around 50ºF.
Cool & Damp Thursday

1 week ago | shorturl.at | Erika Bratten

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Cool and slightly damp conditions will continue into Thursday as a cut-off slow slowly passes by to our south. While widespread rain is not expected, occasional sprinkles or patches of drizzle will be possible through Friday morning. Temperatures remain cool for this time of year. Air Quality: Good Thursday: Widespread clouds early, scattering out in the afternoon. Cool, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s on the coast and 60s to around 70ºF inland.
Small Chance of Showers & Storms Wednesday

1 week ago | kion546.com | Erika Bratten

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The best chance of rain over the area will be on Wednesday, but it is still a relatively low chance. Even lower, but not zero percent, is the threat of thunderstorms. There is enough instability to get a thunderstorm going, but it may be difficult to access given the structure of the atmosphere on Wednesday. The most likely scenario is that we see partly cloudy skies throughout the day with maybe a shower or two.
Small Chance of Showers & Storms Wednesday

1 week ago | shorturl.at | Erika Bratten

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The best chance of rain over the area will be on Wednesday, but it is still a relatively low chance. Even lower, but not zero percent, is the threat of thunderstorms. There is enough instability to get a thunderstorm going, but it may be difficult to access given the structure of the atmosphere on Wednesday. The most likely scenario is that we see partly cloudy skies throughout the day with maybe a shower or two.
Cooler, Cloudier Tuesday

1 week ago | kion546.com | Erika Bratten

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Cooler, unsettled weather will be with us through mid-week. A cut-off low will slowly pass over the region Tuesday through Thursday bringing cooler temperatures and just enough moisture and instability to get a few showers going. Whether they’ll be right over your head is the big question for now! If everything lines up perfectly on Wednesday, there may also be a slight chance for a thunderstorm.
Cooler, Cloudier Tuesday

1 week ago | shorturl.at | Erika Bratten

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Cooler, unsettled weather will be with us through mid-week. A cut-off low will slowly pass over the region Tuesday through Thursday bringing cooler temperatures and just enough moisture and instability to get a few showers going. Whether they’ll be right over your head is the big question for now! If everything lines up perfectly on Wednesday, there may also be a slight chance for a thunderstorm.
Weather Is A Bit Complicated This Week

1 week ago | kion546.com | Erika Bratten

Weather Is A Bit Complicated This Week SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Don’t let Sunday’s warmer weather fool you, Monday will bring a return to cooler weather (for most). A trough approaching from the west will cut off a low by Tuesday. This low will move over the West Coast bringing cooler temperatures and slightly unsettled weather. Air Quality: Good to Moderate This Morning: Mostly clear with patchy fog possible along the coast. Expect lows in the 40s for most areas.
Weather is a Bit Complicated this Week

1 week ago | shorturl.at | Erika Bratten

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Don’t let Sunday’s warmer weather fool you, Monday will bring a return to cooler weather (for most). A trough approaching from the west will cut off a low by Tuesday. This low will move over the West Coast bringing cooler temperatures and slightly unsettled weather. Air Quality: GoodMonday: Patchy low clouds & fog along the coast, otherwise mostly sunny.