by Dave Hovde, KSBY Meteorologist

With all attention focused on rain opportunities for late tonight into Saturday afternoon it would have been easy to overlook the fact it hasn’t rained yet and some of the temperatures were surprisingly mild.  Grover Beach made mid 60s today despite ample clouds.  The interior temps were on the cool side finishing generally just under 60.

Rain looks to begin after midnight and last into mid to late morning Friday.  Winds also look to lash the Central Coast as the front passes, SE 15-30 with gusts to 40mph.

There looks to be a brief lull in activity Friday afternoon and evening before showers resume Saturday ultimately diminishing Saturday night.

Total rainfall accumulation .50-1.75″ with locally higher amounts in the mountains and foothills.

In the extended forecast Sunday and Monday look dry, Tuesday and Wednesday could see showers return.

Arroyo Grande  67  44
Atascadero  59  38
Avila Beach  65  42
CA Valley  56  31
Cambria  62  44
Cayucos  58  43
Corbett Canyon  60  44
Creston  55  41
Cuyama  61  31
Goleta  61  50
Grover Beach  65  46
Guadalupe  61  45
Hearst Castle  56  49
Lompoc  63  45
Los Osos  69  45
Morro Bay  61  47
Nipomo  64  42
Orcutt  63  45
Paso Robles  58  40
Pismo Beach  60  48
Pozo  60  34
San Luis Obispo  62  42
San Miguel  59  39
Santa Barbara  62  51
Santa Margarita  58  34
Santa Maria  63  43
Santa Ynez  62  39
Shandon  60  37
Shell Beach  60  48
Solvang  61  42
Templeton  60  36
Vandenberg AFB  57  51