NorCal Adventure Conditions Update: January 2, 2015, 9:30am

NorCal Adventure Conditions Update

A summary of weather, surf and snow conditions around Northern California made exclusively for Urban Diversion of San Francisco.  

Winter in California.

Summary:

The new year is here and the weather’s great.  Cool, clear days around the Bay and will continue into the weekend with temperatures eventually warming back to around 60.  No new snow for Tahoe this weekend, but expect perfect, bluebird conditions with highs in the 30’s.  Keep the sunscreen handy.  The surf around SF is small, clean and perfect for a longboard.  Go get it!  Also, don’t forget about the full moon hike tomorrow night up on Mt. Davidson.  The weather’s looking perfect.

Around Tahoe:

“Whatchu talkin’ bout, Willis?” sums up the outlook for big snow in the coming week for the mountains.  It looks like we’re getting set for an extended dry period that will eventually warm up a bit next week.  Keep your fingers crossed that things will change up and we can sneak a storm in.  Expect sunny skies and highs in the 30’s this weekend across the Tahoe Basin, perfect weather for lapping the groomers and getting in shape for big powder dumps later this season.

For more Tahoe snow details, check out the Tahoe Daily Snow and follow Tahoe Weather on Facebook.

Backcountry Conditions from the Sierra Avalanche Center:

LOW avy danger dominates the backcountry and will likely continue this weekend.  It’s a good, safe time for a hike, ski tour or snowshoe.  For more details, check out the full report.

Hike and Bike Conditions Around the Bay:

Clear skies, a full moon and crisp days will reign this weekend.  Get out on the trails, walk the beaches and enjoy the weather.  Beach bonfire?  This is why we live in California, right?  

Surf Around the Region:  

When Tahoe isn’t getting new snow this time of year, the surf can often be great.  That’s happening now.  Waist to chest high swell is coming in at Ocean Beach and light offshore winds are grooming the waves.  Be aware that the full moon is bringing big tidal swings, but the waves are looking good.  

Sunrise/Sunset and Tidal Information:

January 2, 2015

Sunrise: 7:25am/ Sunset: 5:02pm

High Tide: 8:13am at 6.75ft/ 22:12 at 4.93ft

Low Tide: 1:59am at 2.48ft/ 15:07 at -0.5ft

See you in the moonlight tomorrow night on Mt. Davidson!