Overview
- Clouds build Saturday as the ridge weakens, with Central Oregon expected to see steady rain arriving overnight into Sunday and a late rain‑to‑snow mix as a front passes.
- Northern California remains mild through Super Bowl Sunday with increasing clouds, then turns cooler with scattered showers Monday and more widespread light rain Tuesday into Wednesday.
- Southern California transitions from recent heat to a cooler setup, with the National Weather Service expecting roughly 0.25 to 0.5 inches of rain Tuesday–Wednesday and a brief warmup possible late week before additional systems.
- High Surf Advisories persist along parts of the California coast due to a large northwest swell, producing 5–14 foot surf, strong rip currents and sneaker‑wave hazards through Saturday into early Sunday depending on location.
- Earlier in the week, a strong ridge delivered spring‑like warmth and localized dense or freezing fog, including a daily record high of 82°F in Salinas, before the pattern began shifting toward wetter weather.