Notably stark contrast between temperatures in NorCal (well abv avg and into 80s!) and SoCal today (well below avg and chilly!) thanks to departing cold low, which brought cold air aloft but subsequently caused downsloping/compressional heating amid offshore flow in north. #CAwx
Clear signs of spring upwelling (deep blue) off SF Bay and along the North Coast. Some nice eddies setting up as well.
Hope everyone enjoys the fog!
Marine layer season is here. Most Californians know about this phenomenon, but what causes it? 🧵
California scientists fear loss of critical services under the Trump administration’s recommendation to reduce NOAA’s budget by $1.7 billion.
SF Chronicle article:
@SCCOOS_org @Scripps_Ocean @ucsc @CalPolyHum_News @sfsu @IOOSAssociation
Funding at Risk!! CeNCOOS provides vital support to national security, economic growth, public health and safety, and responsible coastal management. Elimination of IOOS Regional Observations funding will end CeNCOOS services. https://mailchi.mp/9baa1cc6c2e4/cencoosfundingatrisk
