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Temperatures continue to cool into the holiday weekend
Temperatures were cooler on Thanksgiving and will continue to cool down into the holiday weekend. With the exception of a few upper-level clouds, Thursday was a sunny and mild day. By Friday,...
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Chilly mornings, followed by mild afternoons this weekend
The cooling trend continues as we transition into the weekend, with temperatures falling to below average conditions. The patchy cloud cover produced a slight patchy drizzle Friday morning, but the...
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A series of weak storms bring rain chances starting Wednesday
Tuesday was a calm day, with cooler temperatures and a few upper-level clouds. By late Tuesday into Wednesday, a cold front will move into the region. Both overnight and daytime temperatures will be...
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Drying out, gusty winds expected Friday
Temperatures were slightly warmer on Thursday, but remain below seasonal average as we transition into the first weekend of December. Thursday was also a mostly dry day, with a foggy start and sunny...
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Warm December day ahead
Monday was a mostly sunny and mild day, with temperatures beginning to trend warmer. By Tuesday, the ridge of high pressure will continue to build over the area and daytime highs will soar as a...
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More wind Thursday, tracking the chance of light showers
The rapid cooldown began Wednesday, with cooler conditions in the forecast for the rest of the work week. A cold front will continue to move through the region Thursday, bringing stronger winds and...
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Gusty winds and elevated fire danger
The gusty winds will be the headliner this weekend for most of the region, with several Wind Alerts in effect. Winds will shift direction Saturday, with a moderate to significant Santa Ana wind event...
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Above average daytime temperatures, chilly overnight
Persistent offshore flow and a ridge of high pressure over the region will cause daytime temperatures to trend a few degrees warmer through the end of the work week. Plenty of sunshine is expected in...
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Pleasant Saturday, rain chances begin Sunday
The warming trend of daytime temperatures will continue Saturday, with the warmest conditions of the week expected before a significant pattern change takes place. Offshore winds and a ridge of high...
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Powerful Pacific storm rages through the Central Coast
A powerful Pacific storm rages through the region Wednesday and Thursday with several impacts possible. It will bring periods of moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty Southerly winds, the chance of...
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More heavy rain, flash flooding, strong winds, thunderstorms ahead
The powerful Pacific storm continues to impact the Central Coast — consistent heavy rainfall, local flooding, and thunderstorms are the name of the game Thursday. Rain totals are already impressive...
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Drying out and warming up just in time for the holiday weekend
After receiving record-breaking rainfall Thursday, the Central Coast is drying out nicely just in time for the holiday weekend. The previous daily rainfall record from 1945 was crushed Thursday at the...
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Active weather and elevated surf on tap
Wednesday was a mild day with partly cloudy skies, but there is active weather in the forecast for the last full week of 2023. The first of two systems will move over San Luis Obispo County Wednesday...
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Large waves and weekend showers
The last few days of 2023 will bring unsettled weather, with extremely high surf and rain chances in the forecast this weekend. The Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 10pm Saturday for San...
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Rain chances return Tuesday evening
Monday was a cool and sunny start to 2024, with below average temperatures on tap for Tuesday before an active weather pattern takes over. Several systems will impact the region for the first full...
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Rain, wind, and cool temperatures Wednesday
After a calm, partly cloudy, and cool Tuesday, a pattern shift is expected late Tuesday night. A series of storms will move over the area for the first full week of 2024, the first of which arriving...
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Gusty winds, cool temperatures, and high surf
A cold Pacific storm moved through the region late Tursday night and into early Wednesday morning, but skies have mostly cleared since then. Even though the rain showers were in-and-out, the...
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Advisory-level winds, slightly warmer daytime temperatures
Temperatures were cool and below seasonal average Thursday, with on-and-off blustery winds throughout the day. The gusty Northerly winds will lessen temporarily on Friday, but pick up yet again as...
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Powerful winds and waves on deck for the first weekend of 2024
Friday was the nicest day of the week, with slightly warmer temperatures and sunny skies, but changes are in the forecast for the first weekend of 2024. A system is going to move through the region...
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Freezing overnight temperatures, cool to mild day
This weekend's weak cold front may have only brought a few sprinkles of rain to the Central Coast, but it certainly left behind very chilly temperatures and gusty winds. Following a blustery Sunday,...
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Gusty winds and powerful waves ahead
Overnight low temperatures were below freezing for portions of the area Tuesday, with cool and below average daytime conditions as well. Another mostly dry cold front will sweep through the region...
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Blustery and chilly end to the week
A weak and mostly dry cold front will sweep through the region late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Wednesday morning and early afternoon was mostly sunny, but clouds will increase later...
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Winds taper, another frosty morning ahead
The cold front that moved through the area late Wednesday night brought very light rain, cool temperatures, and powerful winds. The gusty northerly winds to howling overnight, but have since tapered....
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Pleasant Saturday, chance of light overnight showers into Sunday
Friday was a calm and cool day with less wind, following a frigid morning for most of the region. All the Weather Alerts that were in place this week have expired, including the High Surf Advisory...
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Slightly warmer Tuesday, tracking wet weather ahead
As a ridge of high pressure remains sits off the coast of California, temperatures on Tuesday will be mild and slightly warmer than Monday. The cloud cover will be stubborn to clear, with partly to...
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Soggy weekend ahead
Friday was a gloomy day, with cooler temperatures and mostly cloudy skies. A significant pattern shift is ahead, with on-and-off rain chances in the forecast between Friday night into Tuesday morning....
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Chance of light showers Wednesday, followed by a nice warmup
Tuesday was a mostly dry and a rather calm day after the on-and-off showers from the weekend. It was windy at times, temperatures remained cool to mild, and skies were partly cloudy. A weakening...
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Warming trend continues Friday
The dense morning marine layer produced a patchy drizzle Thursday, but skies cleared nicely by the afternoon and the sun finally peaked out. A warming trend began thanks to high pressure building over...
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Beautiful start to the week, followed by a significant pattern shift
Sunny skies and high temperatures in the 70s were the name of the game this weekend, but significant changes are in the forecast. Some dense fog will develop along the coast Tuesday morning, but...
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Break between systems, significant storm moves in Saturday night
The first of two storm systems brought moderate to heavy rainfall overnight to the Central Coast, along with gusty winds, high surf concerns, and significantly cooler conditions. There will be...
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Several weather alerts issued ahead of powerful storm system
Friday was a nice break between systems and was a mostly dry day. Temperatures remained cool and below seasonal average, with partly cloudy skies. A significant and powerful storm system will move in...
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Rain chances Wednesday, milder temperatures this weekend
There is a chance of scattered rain throughout Tuesday evening, with the heaviest rainfall expected in Ventura County. Hourly rates are mostly under 1/3 of an inch per hour. A Flood Watch is in effect...
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Calmer Friday ahead, with slightly warmer temperatures
Following several days of active and unsettled weather, Thursday was a mostly dry day across the region. There were a few scattered showers throughout the day, but conditions were much calmer than...
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USAF Sierra Winds stop by the Morning News to preview their upcoming concerts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Lieutenant Colonel Cristina Moore-Urrutia and the Sierra Winds of the U. S. Air Force's Band of the Golden West visited the Morning News on Friday. They discussed the mission...
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Local Sommelier highlights Springtime, Santa Barbara County wines on the...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Jamie Knee, also known as the Petite Wine Traveler, stopped by the Morning News on Wednesday. Jamie is a Santa Barbara County Based Sommelier, Wine Educator, International Wine...
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Executive Director of ‘The World of Pinot Noir’ visits the Morning News to...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The 24th annual "World of Pinot Noir" event kicks off at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara on Thursday. Executive Director Stacie Jacob visited the Morning News to preview the event. The...
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Author of “Trauterose: Growing up in Postwar Munich” shares her story with...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Dr. Elisabeth Haggblade visited the Morning News today to talk about her memoir titled, "Trautrose: Growing up in Postwar Munich" that was recently released. Dr. Haggblade was...
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Shelterbox USA President Kerri Murray previews International Women’s Day...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Shelterbox USA is hosting a special event in Santa Barbara Wednesday evening to highlight the accomplishments of women worldwide. Kerri Murray, President of Shelterbox USA,...
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Patient Advocate shares tips on how to maintain health while traveling with...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Spring Break is in full swing and Summer travel plans are on the horizon. The Morning News was virtually joined by Kathryn Pendelton, a Board Certified Patient Advocate, an...
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The Buellton Wine and Chili Festival’s Event Organizer gives the Morning News...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Andres Nuño, the Event Organizer of the Buellton Wine and Chili Festival, stopped by the Morning News Friday Morning. Nuño explained what the event entails, how many different...
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Fiesta 2024’s El Presidente details upcoming events and the 100th anniversary...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — This is the 100th Anniversary for Santa Barbara's 'Old Spanish Days' Fiesta and the excitement is building. 2024 El Presidente Brian Schwabecher stopped by the Morning News on...
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Santa Barbara’s Granada Theatre celebrates 100th Anniversary, VP of...
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. — The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara is celebrating its 100th Anniversary in April. Jill Seltzer, Vice President of Advancement at the Granada Theatre, stopped by the Morning...
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Co-Founder of Grace Rose Farm and Author shared rose gardening tips with The...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Gracie Poulson, Co-Founder of Santa Barbara based Grace Rose Farm and author of "Garden Roses: The Complete Guide to Growing and Arranging Spectacular Blooms" stopped by The...
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Westmont College Student Producers preview Spring Sing on The Morning News
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Westmont College students, faculty, and staff look forward to Spring Sing every year, and it's just days away. Spring Sing is Saturday April 6th at the Santa Barbara Bowl....
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2023 Spirit of Fiesta and Junior Spirit reflected on their experience and...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Spirit of Fiesta and Junior Spirit auditions for the 100th Anniversary of "Old Spanish Days" Fiesta is on Saturday, April 6th at the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara. The...
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Tracking warmer temperatures and light Santa Anas
Monday was a mostly sunny and pleasant day, but temperatures will continue to climb into the middle of the week. Daytime high temperatures will primarily be in the 70s on Tuesday, with a few interior...
View Article2024 Junior Spirit and Spirit of Fiesta stopped by the Morning News Monday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Spirit and Junior Spirit Auditions were held at the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara on Satuday. The 2024 Junior Spirit Aleenah Soriano and Spirit of Fiesta Georgey Taupin...
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Sansum Diabetes Research Institute Senior Research Physician stopped by The...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — In 1944, William Sansum founded the Sansum Diabetes Research Institute in Santa Barbara. To this day, the work and research they do is invaluable to the community. Dr. Kristin...
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Pleasant Thursday, tracking changes by Friday
Thursday will be another nice afternoon, with sunny skies and above average temperatures. Onshore winds brought back pockets of dense fog Thursday morning, which has caused visibility issues on the...
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Significant drop in temperatures Friday, rain arrives late
Temperatures were warm and well above seasonal average for most of the work week, but there will be a big pattern shift Friday and into the weekend. Onshore winds will increase Friday, which means...
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