¡Buenos dias! A satellite pass measured northwest winds of 10 knots over the southern Sea of Cortez around midnight, but farther north near Santa Rosalia, a new surge of north winds was detected. The latest numerical model forecasts show this new surge of north flow making its way steadily southward today and likely reaching us by mid-late afternoon. Infrared satellite loops show clear skies across our region, and while we will likely see rideable winds with an early afternoon thermal bump, it may be a relatively late show as the new surge of north background flow arrives. Model forecasts are once again in excellent agreement that surface high pressure centered over Idaho this morning will build southeastward on Wednesday, with solid north background flow continuing over BCS. We’ll get a couple of rest days on Thursday and Friday as the surface pressure gradient becomes weak, with only light onshore breezes expected. Long-range model forecasts show surface high pressure over British Columbia will build into the interior west of the U.S. on Saturday, with a fresh pulse of north flow making its way down the Sea of Cortez. Solid north flow will likely continue at least through Sunday and possibly into Monday.
- Today…Sunny. North wind building to 20-24 mph.
- Wednesday…Sunny. North wind 16-20 mph.
- Thursday…Sunny. East wind 8-10 mph.
- Friday…Sunny. East wind 8-10 mph.
- Saturday…Sunny. North wind 16-18 mph.
- Sunday…Sunny. North wind 16-20 mph.
- Monday…Sunny. North wind 16-18 mph.