When will SLO County get more rain? Here’s what to expect this New Year’s Eve weekend
A rainstorm blew through San Luis Obispo County this week, bringing 2.44 inches of rain to one spot in the city of San Luis Obispo and 1 to 2 inches of rain to other parts of the county, according to the National Weather Service.
SLO County residents should keep their umbrellas handy.
They’re going to have rainy skies on New Year’s Eve, according to the National Weather Service.
Scattered showers were expected to dot the San Luis Obispo area on Friday, with rain intensifying after 10 p.m., the agency said.
The Paso Robles area had a similar forecast, with light showers during the day on Friday and heavier rain falling after 11 p.m., the National Weather Service reported.
Heavier rain will soak SLO on New Year’s Eve, as winds pick up to 15 to 20 mph with a potential for 30 mph gusts, according to the National Weather Service.
On Saturday night, rain will lessen after 10 p.m., the agency predicted.
The National Weather Service said there’s a 100% chance of rain in the Paso Robles area on New Year’s Eve with a southwest wind of 15 to 25 mph and gusts reaching 35 mph. Rain should lessen a bit after 11 p.m. Saturday, the agency reported.
After the rain, the National Weather Service said, Paso Robles residents can expect a mostly sunny New Year’s Day, with a high temperature of 56 degrees Fahrenheit.
SLO residents will also see clear skies on Sunday, with a high of 58 degrees Fahrenheit, the agency said.
The National Weather Service predicted that a northwest wind of 15 to 20 mph will blow through the area. Wind gusts may reach up to 30 mph, the agency said.
Those sunny skies come just in time for a cherished SLO County tradition.
Community members have two opportunities to brave the chilly Pacific Ocean waves to celebrate the new year. On Sunday, folks can participate in the Carlin Soule Memorial Polar Bear Dip in Cayucos or the Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge.
Rain may return to Paso Robles on Monday after 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Monday may be a bit damp in SLO, too, with rain falling between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., the National Weather Service reported.
The San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Services has issued a flood warning for the county for the next few days, especially in low-lying areas near creeks and streams.
