¡Buenos dias! An ASCAT satellite pass late last evening measured light and variable winds over the southern Sea of Cortez, but the latest model forecasts all show solid north background flow returning to our area this afternoon. Infrared satellite loops indicated clear skies over BCS, and with a sunny day ahead we will see our local thermal in fine form. The ridge of high pressure over the southwestern U.S. is forecast to weaken on Thursday, and with some high clouds moving in, we may see marginal winds at best. Surface high pressure will build into the western U.S. on Friday, but the models have again flipped, and now delay the onset of substantial north flow until Saturday. High pressure will remain locked in place over northern Utah through the upcoming weekend and into Monday, with ample north background flow expected. While there will likely be periods of high clouds Saturday through Monday, we should see enough filtered sunshine each day to give us at least a partial thermal boost. The surface high far to our north is then forecast to weaken on Tuesday, with north flow over BCS decreasing.
- Today…Sunny. North wind 18-22 mph.
- Thursday…Mostly sunny. North wind 14-16 mph.
- Friday…Sunny. Northeast wind 12-14 mph.
- Saturday…Mostly sunny. North wind 18-22 mph.
- Sunday…Mostly sunny. North wind 18-22 mph.
- Monday…Sunny. North wind 16-20 mph.
- Tuesday…Sunny. North wind 14-16 mph.