"The clearing of the Bay Area's recent storms, and the ascension of high pressure in the region has brought with it a whole new concern. It's bitterly cold and getting colder. At first, we were putting out there that Friday was going to be the coldest day, National Weather Service meteorologist Joe Merchant said early Thursday. Now, we anticipate Saturday morning is going to be similar. Then Sunday will be on the cool side, too."
"As a result, the weather service issued an extreme cold warning that starts at 1 a.m. Friday and lasts through 9 a.m. for he eastern Santa Clara Hills, the interior of Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, most of San Benito county and the Southern Salinas Valley. Temperatures in those areas could fall into the low 30s and even the 20s, according to the weather service. So far, a similar warning for Saturday is not in effect."
"He said that pattern eventually becomes zonal and keeps everything moving, so that the air doesn't become stagnant. Thus, by Monday, the weather service said it expects the extreme cold snap to be over. What they don't expect is for the cold temperatures to keep people away from the beaches. And that could prove to be dangerous, too, Merchant said. Waves up to 22 feet high are expected along the coast, along with strong rip currents and sneaker waves."
Clearing storms and rising high pressure are producing bitterly cold conditions across the Bay Area. Forecasts indicate Friday and Saturday mornings will be particularly cold, with Sunday remaining cool. Dry air from the north and a lack of clouds are enabling efficient nighttime cooling. An extreme cold warning begins 1 a.m. Friday through 9 a.m. for eastern Santa Clara Hills, interior Monterey County, the Santa Lucia Range, much of San Benito County and the Southern Salinas Valley, where temperatures may drop into the low 30s and 20s. Morning lows are generally expected to stay below 40, daytime highs in the mid-50s, and the cold snap is expected to end by Monday. Coasts may see waves up to 22 feet, strong rip currents, and sneaker waves, creating hazardous beach conditions.
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