Update by the edhat staff
March 4, 2025
Another storm is making its way toward Southern California and could bring “weak tornadoes,” according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
“A stronger storm system will affect the area tonight through Thursday night, with periods
of moderate to locally heavy rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds,” the NWS stated,“We are closely monitoring the remote possibility for a couple severe storms including small, brief, weak tornadoes.”
Rain is scheduled to land on the Central Coast late Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning before moving south and eastward in the afternoon. NWS stated the “second piece of the storm” will land on Thursday.
The system is expected to bring between one and three inches of rain to the coastal and valley areas through Friday. There is a potential for thunderstorms and a 10 to 20% chance of significant flooding and burn scar debris flows.
Rain Systems Headed for Santa Barbara County
By the edhat staff
March 1, 2025
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued advisories for the coming week, indicating a string of weather systems that will bring rain, potential mountain snow, and gusty winds, affecting a variety of regions. Travelers and mariners are advised to exercise caution due to the anticipated conditions.
The first of these systems will arrive on Friday night and continue into Saturday, with the NWS expecting minimal precipitation, as total rain accumulation is projected to be between a trace to 0.10 inches and peak rates hovering around 0.00-0.05 inch per hour.
However, as we move into Sunday and Monday, System #2 is forecast to intensify with rain totals ranging from 0.05 to 0.25 inches, and isolated areas potentially receiving 0.25-0.50 inches. The peak rainfall rates could increase to 0.01-0.10 inch per hour, with isolated rates potentially reaching 0.10-0.25 inches per hour.
As a result, snow and ice may cause travel delays in mountainous areas from Sunday into Monday, and while the impact of the rain is projected to be minor, drivers are advised to allot extra travel time due to the possibility of slippery roads and wind-blown debris.
Continuing the week’s active weather pattern, System #3 is slated to affect the area from Tuesday night through Thursday with rain totals anticipated to be between 0.10-0.50 inches and more generous rainfall expected in favored hills, ranging from 0.50 to 1.00 inches. Peak rainfall rates for this system could reach 0.10-0.25 inch per hour, with isolated occurrences of 0.25-0.33 inches per hour, although the risk of high totals and rates is currently estimated to be near zero.
Compounding the wet conditions, widespread gusty west to northwest winds are forecast for Sunday and Monday, with peak gusts of 30-50 mph common, particularly over oceans, including nearshore areas, many mountains, and interior valleys.
Mariners are encouraged to remain in safe harbor during these conditions due to dangerous seas. Residents should be vigilant of hazardous driving conditions and the potential for objects to be blown over by the strong winds.
The NWS will continue to monitor these systems and provide updates as necessary. Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to stay informed on the latest weather conditions and take appropriate precautions to ensure safety during this time of unpredictable and challenging weather.
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Watch out, we might get 1/4”! How many folks did it take to produce this press release?
How much of your taxpayer-funded time did it take to post your idiotic comment?
Hell no, I’m on my own time and money. Good question for others though. Prop 13? Massive government pensions and benefits that most of us will never get? That’s where you need to direct your anger.
Not in any way except your false front.
Use brain – you can’t employ people only during severe events, especially when forecasting is involved. Would you rather they sat on their butts and did nothing during small events, or made their time useful?
Maybe they’re about to get cut back on funding and that means fired for some newbies and interns if they keep coming up with warnings and press releases for 1/4” of rain.
No one should be sitting on their butts. I agree with that.
Butt getting numb?
What part of “large scale layoffs” didn’t register for you?
What kind of “captain” kicks and screams about every single weather forecast/warning/alert? The same kind of “doctor” who opposes vaccines and basic preventative measures during a deadly global pandemic? Or is it the same kind of “ecologist” who hates environmental protections of any kind?
Too many!
I think we got about 1/4” so far right?
Yup, just like the actual scientists predicted.
More drizzle than rain. Typical Santa
Barbara rainy days.
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Yeah, along with weak tornadoes and thunderstorms, it’s something that occurs almost daily here.
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Tornadoes you say? Really! Let’s see it.