Unsettled Week for the West; Fire Weather Concerns for Plains

An unsettled week is likely for the Western U.S. as a big storm system off the West Coast shifts into the Southwest and Four Corners region. Expect cooler temperatures, locally heavy rain showers for California coastal areas and widespread heavy mountain snow with lowering snow levels. Meanwhile, several days of critical fire weather concerns are expected for the southern High Plains this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from March 9, 10:00 PM PST until March 11, 10:00 PM PST
Wind Advisory in effect from March 8, 06:00 PM PST until March 9, 03:00 AM PST

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Current conditions at

Santa Ynez, Santa Ynez Airport (KIZA)

Lat: 34.60694°NLon: 120.07556°WElev: 673ft.

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity	43%
Wind Speed	WNW 11 MPH
Barometer	30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	08 Mar 04:55 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Santa Ynez Airport CA

Winter Storm Watch March 9, 10:00pm until March 11, 10:00pm

Wind Advisory March 8, 06:00pm until March 9, 03:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

Wind Advisory

Tonight

Mostly Clear
Low: 40 °F
Tuesday

Chance Rain
High: 49 °F
Tuesday
Night

Rain
Low: 37 °F
Wednesday

Rain/Snow
High: 43 °F
Wednesday
Night

Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Snow Showers
Low: 37 °F
Thursday

Chance Snow
Showers then
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
High: 47 °F
Thursday
Night

Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Low: 39 °F
Friday

Sunny
High: 53 °F
Friday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 42 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 37. Wind chill values as low as 30. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Rain showers before 10am, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. Wind chill values as low as 30. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday

A chance of snow showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 53.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 56.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.