Fogust? Where are you?
Normally, in the Bay Area, the month of August is referred to as Fogust because of how thick the marine layer usually is this time of year, especially along the coast. But this year, have you noticed a lot more sunshine? This week we’ll zoom into the reason why summer this year hasn’t been as foggy as normal.
It all revolves around El Niño and warmer water temperatures. Not only are sea surface temperatures above average at the equatorial Pacific, which is a sign of El Niño, but the warm water also extends especially next to southern California and goes all the way up the West Coast…