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Clearing skies & warming Friday, tracking the sun Easter weekend

6 days ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New today at 4:21 am Published April 18, 2025 4:31 am Happy Friday! Clouds have pushed back through northern communities but clearer skies prevail in Santa Barbara. Expect total clearing by late lunch or even closer to dinner in most areas. Temperatures warm up a few degrees and it will be a pleasant evening. Highs rise into the 60s and low 70s while winds hold breezy into the night.
Tracking rain in the foothills Thursday, clouds & sun by the beaches

1 week ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

Happy Thursday! Grab a warm coffee and your jacket when heading out the door. Temperatures will be cool and clouds have rolled back in. Expect clearing clouds and more sunshine as we approach lunch and temperatures will rise a degree or so from the previous day. Highs will b e into the 50s and 60s by the beaches and mid 60s inland.
Cool & cloudy Wednesday, tracking more sunshine into the weekend

1 week ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

The marine layer is back Wednesday morning, although this time not nearly as robust. While there are some holes in the clouds, they have pushed so far inland that clearing will look rather disorganized. The most likely scenario, reverse clearing, or mostly cloudy inland and partly clear near the beaches by the evening. We are still tracking partly cloudy skies as mid to high clouds arrive, above the marine clouds.
Cloudy & cool Tuesday, tracking the chance for rain

1 week ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

Dense marine clouds have reorganized along all of the beaches and even into some coastal valleys Tuesday morning. Fog will cause visibility problems through early lunch, so drive extra safe. Onshore flow is so strong that clouds will hold for most beaches through the evening. If clearing does occur, it will be short lived as more dense clouds arrive as the sun sets. With the expected cloud coverage and onshore flow, the immediate coastline will be very cool.
Misty Monday morning, tracking a cool & cloudy week

1 week ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New today at 4:21 am Published April 14, 2025 5:09 am Happy Monday! As expected, the marine layer developed along the beaches, creating misting and drizzle along with visibility problems. Expect these clouds to hold on through lunch before eventually leading to partly cloudy skies by the evening. Temperatures are on the move and highs will warm into the 50s and 60s by the coastline and inland, this is a cooldown from the weekend.
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Tracking the heat Friday, temperatures plunge this weekend

1 week ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

Friday is the last day of the heat. Most areas can expect similar temperatures to yesterday, if not a degree or two warmer in different microclimates. Skies will be disorganized with cloud coverage but mostly sunny skies prevail. Fog is of minimal worry, and conditions will be delightful near the beaches. If you are inland, take caution when working or participating in strenuous activities The heat can lead to serious health complications, have access to shade and hydrate.
Heatwave holds Thursday, cooling off by the weekend

2 weeks ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New today at 4:18 am Published April 10, 2025 4:34 am Expect another toasty Thursday! Temperatures rise fast into the 70s and 80s, most areas will pleasantly warm into the 70s as early as lunch! Head out, eat lunch outside or plan a nice picnic today. Skies stay clear for most areas by early lunch. Winds stay light and onshore by the evening, perfect sea breeze if you're heading out to the beaches.
Heating up Wednesday, tracking a drop in temperatures by the weekend

2 weeks ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New today at 4:16 am Published April 9, 2025 4:37 am The heat arrives Wednesday! Grab those beach bags and head out the door as temperatures warm quickly. Highs rise into the 70s and 80s and skies clear completely by late lunch. It will feel like summer as you head out the door with conditions around 10-15 degrees above average.
Tracking the heat this week, warming up Tuesday

2 weeks ago | keyt.com | Mackenzie Lake

New Published April 8, 2025 6:04 am Dense fog has developed early Tuesday morning in northern parts of the Central Coast. The National Weather Service as issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 9am for these areas, and visibility could be dangerous at times. If you are having trouble seeing out of your car, have low beams on and drive the speed limit. Allow extra time to make it to your destination as the fog will hold through late breakfast.