From the California Weather Blog:
Summary of recent weather conditions
“The past couple of weeks have been warm and dry across nearly the entire state. While no widespread major heat waves occurred, certain regions (particularly in the Sacramento Valley) did set new daily record highs on a couple of occasions since my last post, and most other regions have averaged at least several degrees above normal for this time of year. “June gloom”–or the marine stratus and low clouds that are typically prevalent near the California coastline during early summer–has been less extensive than usual so far this summer. On a possibly related note, sea surface temperatures (SSTs) are warmer than normal along the coast of Southern California (by as much as +3-4 F).
The near-term future: perhaps some showers, then a classic California heat wave
There does appear to be a bit of a temporary pattern shift coming to the East Pacific over the next few days. …
Find out more, including an update on El Nino, from the California Weather Blog here: California’s record-warmest year worsens exceptional drought; El Niño continues to develop in Pacific
