¡Buenos dias! Several satellite passes late last evening into the early morning measured 10 knot NW winds over the Sea of Cortez just east of Cerralvo, and those measurements correlate well with the latest numerical model forecasts which predict similar wind speeds for today. Infrared satellite loops early this morning showed only a few thin, high clouds in our area, so we will see another good thermal boost this afternoon. Model forecasts continue to be in excellent agreement that surface high pressure will build into the western U.S. on Saturday and cause the surface pressure gradient to tighten over BCS. Low-end norte conditions are likely on Saturday with the usual gusty winds, particularly on the northern beaches. The norte should ease a bit on Sunday but model forecasts show solid north flow will continue as surface high pressure remains centered near the 4-corners area of U.S. Monday will see the background flow quickly weaken as models show a rapid transition to low pressure over the southwestern U.S. Light winds are expected on Tuesday as the trough of low pressure lingers to our north, then we will likely see a return of solid north flow on Wednesday…possibly lasting into next Thursday.
- Today…Sunny. North wind 16-20 mph.
- Saturday…Mostly sunny. North wind 20-24 mph and gusty.
- Sunday…Sunny. North wind 18-22 mph.
- Monday…Mostly sunny. North wind 12-14 mph.
- Tuesday…Mostly sunny. East wind 8-10 mph.
- Wednesday…Sunny. North wind 18-22 mph.
- Thursday…Mostly sunny. North wind 16-18 mph.