Rain? What's that?

UPDATED: Monday, January 26, 2015: 6:00pm

Summary:

I hope everyone is settling back into the grind nicely after an amazing weather weekend in Northern California.  Along the coast, we had two gorgeous, warm, sunny days.  I led a crew of UD hikers out to Arch Rock in Point Reyes National Seashore and we had an amazing time.

Starting off the week expect highs around the Bay near 60 with lows in the upper 40’s.  We might see a chance of rain Monday night through Tuesday.  Up in Tahoe, expect a chance of rain and snow Tuesday and Tuesday night.  At the beaches surf will continue to be large and powerful, but it will back off as the week progresses before another swell makes its way into the area in time for the weekend.

Around Tahoe:

It’s been almost a month since the last measurable snowfall up in Tahoe and we’re in desperate need of a storm.  Over the next three days, a small system will impact the area with rain and snow, but accumulations will be light and insignificant relative to the need for snow.  The mountains above 7000ft. might get a few inches before the system moves out of the area by Wednesday and we return to a dry pattern for at least another week.  

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 with the old, shallow snowpack.  The coming storm could produce small wind slabs on high ridgelines if more snow falls than expected.  Check the full report for observations and details.

Hike and Bike Conditions Around the Bay:

The skies clouded over today for the first time in a few weeks as this small system approaches the area.  We could get a few light showers Monday night through Tuesday night, but don’t expect a gullywasher.  Highs will be around 60 for most areas with lows in the 40’s.  By Wednesday we’ll return to mild and dry weather for the foreseeable future.  

Surf Around the Region:  

Big, powerful surf has been in the region for the past few days creating amazing conditions at Ocean Beach.  Surfline.com’s even running features about the past weekend:

A new WNW swell arrived in the region today producing 10-12ft. waves at Ocean Beach and other exposed breaks.  More sheltered spots will have smaller surf.  The swell will back off throughout the week before another 10 foot plus swell arrives in the region in time for the weekend.  

Sunrise/Sunset and Tidal Information:

January 26, 2015

Sunrise: 7:16am/ Sunset: 5:28pm

High Tide: 4:11am at 6.1ft/ 18:51 at 4.4ft

Low Tide: 10:34am at 1.2ft/ 22:13 at 1.5ft

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