Looking at a nice day out there today, as above-normal temperatures continue... enjoy the pleasant conditions, as a round of cool and unsettled weather is forecast to arrive later in the week. Aside from some high clouds, expect mostly sunny skies this afternoon with highs in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees, west winds 5-10 mph during the afternoon. Clear tonight with light winds as lows cool to the 30s. Tomorrow will be our transition day as the onshore flow strengthens ahead of our approaching storm. Highs will cool to the lower 60s with southwest winds gusting 15-25 mph during the afternoon. Clouds and winds will increase Wednesday night through Thursday morning with rain developing around midday. Highs will drop into the 50s with south-southwest winds gusting to around 30 mph. Low pressure off the Southern California coast will push a cold front through the area later Thursday into Friday, bringing a decent 5-8 hour window of steady rainfall, occasionally heavy with isolated thunderstorms. The snow level will likely start out above 9,000 feet during the onset of precipitation, lowering to near 7,000 feet Thursday night, then possibly around 6,500 feet Friday and Saturday as highs cool to the 40s. Expect a mixed bag of weather with gusty winds, rain, snow, and thunderstorms all possible with this dynamic system. The low may stall over the region Friday into Saturday, with wrap-around moisture producing additional showers into the weekend, exiting on Sunday as another storm approaches the area. Total rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are likely across our coastal and valley areas, with locally 2-4 inches over the lower coastal slopes. Several inches of snow are also possible above 6,000 feet, with 6-12" above 8,000 feet and 1-2' above 9,000. We'll get a break in the action on Sunday before our next storm arrives on Monday. With colder air in place, Monday's storm has a little better chance for bringing accumulating snowfall above about 5,500 feet, but the details of our forecast are likely to change, so check back often for updates and carry those chains!