SLO weather forecast for the week of Jan. 20: Storm to the north could bring showers
After a chilly, breezy weekend, gentle to moderate (8 to 18 mph) southerly winds, partly to mostly cloudy skies and areas of marine low clouds with drizzle and light rain showers is forecast on Monday into Tuesday as a cold front moves into Northern California and produces heavy rain as far south as Monterey Bay.
Fresh to strong (19 to 31 mph) northwesterly winds and partly cloudy skies are forecast Wednesday into Thursday, and unsettled weather is forecast to develop on Jan. 25-27, although current longer-range forecast models are in poor agreement and details are very unclear.
Surf report
A 5- to 7-foot northwesterly (300-degree, deep-water) swell (with an 8- to 17-second period) is forecast along our coastline on Sunday into Monday.
A 9- to 11-foot northwesterly (295-degree, deep-water) swell (with a 14- to 16-second period) will arrive along our coastline on Tuesday, building to 10 to 12 feet (with a 13- to 15-second period) on Wednesday. A higher-energy west-northwesterly swell is forecast to arrive along our coastline on Jan. 27.
Seawater temperatures will range from 53 and 55 degrees through Friday.
This week’s temperatures
LOWS AND HIGHS, PASO ROBLES
MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
32, 63 | 39, 65 | 42, 60 | 40, 60 | 37, 62 | 39, 63 | 40, 65 |
LOWS AND HIGHS, SAN LUIS OBISPO AND COASTAL VALLEYS
MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
39, 69 | 45, 67 | 47, 62 | 44, 63 | 43, 65 | 43, 65 | 44, 66 |
PG&E safety tip
Dense fog may develop during the night and morning in many Central Coast locations this week. According to the California Highway Patrol, here are some tips for driving in foggy conditions:
- Drive with lights on low beam. High beams will reflect off the fog, creating a “white wall” effect.
- Reduce your speed and watch your speedometer. Fog creates a visual illusion of slow motion when you might be speeding.
- Avoid crossing traffic lanes.
- Travel with the driver’s window partially open. Listen for traffic.
- Watch for CHP pace cars to guide you.
- If your vehicle is disabled or you can’t continue, pull well onto the shoulder and turn off lights. Move away from your car. Consider postponing your trip until the fog lifts.