Little change is expected in our weather through midweek, with near-normal temperatures and dry conditions. A gradual cooling trend will develop later in the week as onshore flow strengthens, generating gusty west winds during the afternoons. A Pacific storm is expected to move into the area over the weekend, bringinga chance for rain and high-elevation snowfall. However, the exact timing and intensity remain uncertain.

Tuesday will be mostly sunny, with highs in the upper 50s and west winds of 5–10 mph during the afternoon. Similar conditions are expected Wednesday. Temperatures will begin to fall Thursday and Friday, with highs cooling into the lower to mid-50s and southwest winds gusting 10–20 mph at times. Clouds and winds are expected to increase on Saturday, with rain potentially developing during the afternoon, becoming likely Saturday night into Sunday.

This storm may tap into tropical moisture from the Pacific—the “Pacific firehose,” or atmospheric river. The exact path of that moisture also remains unknown at this time, with some guidance directing it into Southern California and other models driving it farther south. Regardless, wet weather is expected over the weekend, with snow levels initially remaining high, mostly above 9,000 feet. Snow levels could drop later in the storm as cooler air arrives. There are still plenty of details to iron out, so stay tuned!

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