I’ve seen this pattern before: the Eastern Pacific High off the California coast is locked in place. As a result, the upper-level winds that usually steer storms toward us are being pushed north into the Pacific Northwest. Has the Central Coast ever experienced a completely dry December?

Trish kayaking on Morro Bay at high tide under clear, sunny skies. The scene features the song ‘Bard Lane’ by J Peter Bowles on Apple Music. A reminder that you really can take the beauty with you wherever you go.

Check out the bright banding showing up on the NEXRAD Doppler radar sites. 📻

The unusually bright layer on radar comes from the contrast between the strong reflectivity of slowly falling, melting snowflakes and the weaker reflectivity of the faster-falling raindrops below. ❄️🌧️