¡Buenos dias! Northwest winds of 15 knots were measured near us by an Oceansat satellite pass last night just after midnight, and model forecasts are in good agreement that significant north…northwest background wind will continue today. Infrared satellite loops early this morning showed patches of high clouds continuing to stream into BCS from the southwest, but significant clear areas were also noted. Model forecasts show we should see some sun filtering through today, so I’ll be optimistic that we will see enough to give us a significant thermal boost this afternoon. Surface high pressure centered near the 4-corners region of the U.S. will continue to bring ample north background wind to BCS on Friday, but increasing high clouds could dampen our afternoon thermal. The surface pressure gradient will the become very weak over BCS on Saturday, with only light winds expected. Similar conditions will likely last through Monday, with light winds and significant cloud cover. Model forecasts are in good agreement that surface high pressure will build into the southwestern U.S. on Tuesday and bring a new pulse of north wind to BCS, but it will likely be short-lived as long-range model forecasts show light winds returning on Wednesday.
- Today…Mostly sunny. North wind 16-20 mph.
- Friday…Partly sunny. North wind 16-18 mph.
- Saturday…Partly sunny. Northeast wind 8-10 mph.
- Sunday…Mostly cloudy. Light and variable wind.
- Monday…Partly sunny. Northeast wind 8-10 mph.
- Tuesday…Partly sunny. North wind 16-18 mph.
- Wednesday…Mostly cloudy. Light and variable wind.