Two things were true about the weather in Visalia early this week. First, it was miserably hot, hitting 106 on Monday and tempering a bit to something more livable, hitting 99 on Tuesday. Second, because of the clear skies and somewhat dry air, temperatures cooled off to a much more reasonable level overnight. Everyone knew it would be hot, but only three outlets, The Weather Channel, Accuweather and Victoria-Weather (in that order) accounted for it, while the other 4 were out in left field, also rans, as it were. I want to be clear, though, with temperatures like this, nobody should be doing any running. Actuals: Monday, High 106, Low 66 Tuesday, High 99, Low 64
We have put together a good number of verifications in the last few days, but this will be our last for a bit, so we better make it worth it!
AT 656PM, PT, Visalia was reporting clear skies and a temperature of 97 degrees. Temperatures theoretically should be falling soon, but as near as Hanford was reporting a 99 degree reading. Clear skies will mean a fairly rapid cool down overnight, and dewpoints approaching 60 will lend to some morning haze. Little change is coming at the surface over California, but a jet streak riding under a larger trough in the Gulf of Alaska will bring some high clouds to the Central Valley to start the week. It will be hot on Monday and Tuesday, but keep an eye on that Gulf of Alaska trough to provide a bit of relief late in the week. Tomorrow – Sunny and hot, High 102, Low 64 Tuesday – Some high clouds, High 99, Low 63
TWC: Tomorrow – Sunny skies. Hot. High 104, Low 65 Tuesday – A mainly sunny sky. High 99, Low 62
AW: Tomorrow – Blazing sunshine and hot; caution advised if outside for extended periods of time High 104, Low 65 Tuesday – Blazing sunshine and hot; caution advised if outside for extended periods of time High 98, Low 62
NWS: Tomorrow – Sunny and hot, High 103, Low 70 Tuesday -Sunny High 99, Low 69
WB: Tomorrow – Sunny, High 102, Low 72 Tuesday – Sunny, High 97, Low 70
WN: Tomorrow – Sunny, High 102, Low 72 Tuesday – Mostly sunny, High 97, Low 69
CLI: Tomorrow – Sunny, High 102, Low 63 Tuesday – Sunny, High 100, Low 62
The difference in low temperature forecasts is staggering to me. I figured high pressure in the west, we’d all be consistent. More intrigue than I expected!
Just a quick little trek today, as we head about 3 hours from the Central Valley to the Bay Area. Such a change in geography over only 191 miles. We’re going to cover the ground at a pace of 61.9mph. That’s not very fast, but these short trips aren’t known for their high rates of speed. Nor are California roads.
Visalia, California
Fortunately for our quick drive on Monday morning, the pattern, already pretty good, is going to get even better on the West Coast. A ridge is setting up over California, which may lead to a bit of a breeze, but not much else. The big concern will be traffic, but we’ll get to San Jose around lunch time, so hopefully, it won’t be bad!
