An upper-level low-pressure system (537 dm) will move southeast of the Bay Area. The associated cold front will swing through the Central Coast this afternoon between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. with strong to gale-force (25 to 38 mph with gusts to 45 mph) southwesterly winds and rain. Rain showers and strong to gale-force post-frontal northwesterly winds will follow this evening through Thursday. 🌬️🌧️ This storm will be colder; consequently, high temperatures will only reach the mid-50s, and snow levels will drop to 3,500 feet. Total rainfall amounts this afternoon through Thursday are expected to range between 0.50 and 1.0 inches. 🌦️❄️ Dry conditions, mostly clear skies, and gradually warmer temperatures are forecasted for Friday through the Valentine's Day week. 🌤️💕 #CAwx

Few things compare to the beauty of the Central Coast after a storm. I took this photo this afternoon along Los Osos Valley Road as it stretches toward Los Osos.