Nationally, the weather is rather benign on this Saturday morning. I don’t think that I have ever seen so many high surface high pressure centers on the weather map. But there are a few places with weather problems…
…High surf advisories are in effect for parts of the California Coast because of large waves caused by powerful westerly swells Waves may be as high as 17 feet through the weekend. The NWS warns that it will be dangerous to fish, swim, boat, surf or even stand on rocks watching these waves.
…Surfs up in Hawaii, with waves reaching 20-24 feet by tonight along the north facing shores of some of the islands. This is good news for surfers all over the world, who are racing to get to Hawaii for the Eddie Aikau Invitational at Waimea Bay. The Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational is held in memory of famous Hawaiian surfer and lifeguard Eddie Aikau. It is only held between December 1 and February 28th when wave conditions are perfect. It has only been held seven times in the twenty one years since its inception.
…Ice Jam Warnings are in effect along the North Platte River in Nebraska. Temperatures will warm into the 50s to near 60 degrees today in that area, breaking up most of the jams.
…Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for parts of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. When AMTRAK’s California Zephyr starts up the west slopes of the Sierra Nevada toward Donner Pass tomorrow morning, it will probably be in a winter wonderland of white, with heavy snow falling. Nearly a foot and a half may fall by Sunday morning at places like Norden, California, along the train’s route across Donner Pass.
