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ABC 10News Pinpoint Weather for Sat. Feb. 17, 2024: Dry weekend, rain early next week

Posted at 10:29 AM, Feb 17, 2024
and last updated 2024-02-17 23:41:47-05

A weak high pressure system will keep the county dry for the rest of the weekend. Sunday will begin with areas of fog and marine layer clouds along the coast and inland, before partly cloudy conditions for the afternoon.

Cool marine air will keep highs in the low 60s near the coast, but highs will reach in the upper 60s near in the valleys, and mid 70s in the lower deserts.

A high surf advisory remains in effect until 10 Tuesday night. Large breaking waves expected to expected to hit 6-8 feet, with sets of 10-12 feet. Surf will peak on Sunday. Inexperienced swimmers and surfers should remain out of the water due to dangerous conditions.

By late Monday night, a storm will begin to bring showers. A flood watch will activate for coastal, inland and mountain communities from 4 p.m. Monday afternoon to 4 a.m. Wednesday. Rainfall will peak late Tue. night into early Wed. morning.

Forecast models predict the coastal and inland areas can expect .5" to .7" rain in total, while mountains may see up to a .4". Rainfall will be minimal in desert communities, remaining under .1".

We'll dry out by Wednesday evening, before dry and partly cloudy conditions return for late next week.

Sunday's Highs
Coast: 62-68°
Inland: 64-69°
Mountains: 54-64°
Desert: 73-77°

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