Shawn Quien

Weekend Weather Anchor at KEYT-TV (Santa Barbara, CA)

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More fog expected for Memorial Day, May 26th forecast

2 weeks ago | keyt.com | Shawn Quien

New Published May 25, 2025 3:53 pm A mild to moderate onshore flow kept the marine layer for our coastal areas, but some sunshine did sneak through from time to time. Inland areas saw more sunshine with slightly warmer temperatures making for an overall beautiful Sunday. Look for the fog to build once again along the coast and then gradually push inland overnight.
A quiet Memorial Day weekend forecast, May 24th

2 weeks ago | keyt.com | Shawn Quien

New Published May 24, 2025 3:59 pm A very quiet start to the holiday weekend with steady onshore flow. Temperatures are mostly near to slightly below normal which means warm inland and cool to mild along the coast. Winds might be a bit gusty for some of our foothill and mountains, especially near the Gaviota area. For now, there are now advisories posted, but winds could still gust above 25 mph from the northwest.
A warm up ahead, Monday May 19th forecast

3 weeks ago | keyt.com | Shawn Quien

New Published May 18, 2025 3:56 pm Mother Nature delivered with a beautiful Sunday as our latest Pacific storm pushed farther east and helped to weaken the marine layer. Breezy to gusty northerly winds are still expected to remain through Sunday evening with a Wind Advisory for portions of Santa Barbara and Ventura County. Wind gusts could reach above 45 mph, especially below foothills and mountains through very early Monday morning.
Cool now with heat returning soon, Sunday May 18th forecast

3 weeks ago | keyt.com | Shawn Quien

New Published May 17, 2025 3:57 pm Another very typical May day with plenty of cloud cover and mostly cool temperatures near the coast with mild to warm readings inland. However, the strong onshore flow which is the result of a storm system moving through the West Coast is bringing some changes. The cloud cover will linger along west and north facing foothills and mountains, but drier air is funneling in from the north.
Cooler weather on the way, Monday May 12th forecast

4 weeks ago | keyt.com | Shawn Quien

New Published May 11, 2025 3:54 pm Most areas experienced noticeable cooling despite the abundant sunshine. Inland areas remain warm while our coastal areas have seen the arrival of cool onshore winds as a late season storm moves toward our region. The only exception is the South Coast where the northerly winds are keeping temperatures on the warm side. All heat advisories dropped off late Saturday evening and so far, there are no wind advisories despite the gusty northerly flow.
Mother's Day looking very nice, Sunday May 11th forecast

4 weeks ago | keyt.com | Shawn Quien

New Published May 10, 2025 3:48 pm An absolutely beautiful day with some of the warmest temperatures so far for this year. Almost all areas were at least 5 to 10 degrees above normal with a few of the hottest areas topping out in the 90's We do have Heat Advisories in p;ace for portions of all three counties and this should expire by late Saturday evening. Winds out of the north and northwest which is why our marine layer is taking a break.
Warming ahead, Monday May 5th forecast

1 month ago | keyt.com | Shawn Quien

New Published May 4, 2025 3:53 pm Our most recent late season storm continues to push further east which allowed for some clearing along the coast. However, right along the foothills and inland along the mountains, the clouds piled up and kept many areas from seeing the Sun and kept temperatures on the cool side once again. A lingering chance for sprinkles will continue through the night and in to very early Monday. Overnight lows will dip in the 50's for most areas.
Late season storm lingers, Sunday May 4th forecast

1 month ago | keyt.com | Shawn Quien

New Published May 3, 2025 3:53 pm A large trough of low pressure is keeping the entire region under cloudy, cool and occasionally wet skies. Rainfall has been very spotty and light, but the chance for more as well as a stray thunderstorm will linger in to Sunday. Temperatures will stay well below normal for all areas with highs on Sunday only topping out in the 60's with even a few upper 50's possible in the coolest locations.
Warming ahead, Monday April 28th forecast

1 month ago | keyt.com | Shawn Quien

New Published April 27, 2025 3:57 pm Our late season storm continues to push clouds with very scattered and light showers lingering. We will keep the slight chance for sprinkles going throught the evening and in to very early Monday. Overnight lows will be in the 40's and 50's. Looking ahead, We quickly turn the weather story back the other way as we head in to next week. Warming will be felt across the region with 70's and 80's returning for our warmest areas.
Threat for more showers, Sunday April 26th forecast

1 month ago | keyt.com | Shawn Quien

New Published April 26, 2025 3:55 pm Our late season storm continues to spin moisture toward our region with showers still possible through the late night and early morning hours. We don't expect widespread rainfall and anyone who does see a shower develop should not expect much more than about a tenth of an inch at best. Overnight lows will be very chilly with most areas dipping in to the 40's and even upper 30's for the coldest locations.