Residents of Santa Barbara County are in for a significant change in weather this week following a sweltering weekend where temperatures soared to the high 90s. A
ccording to the National Weather Service (NWS), a dramatic cooldown is in store for Southern California, starting Monday with highs expected to dip into the low 70s, accompanied by gusty coastal and desert winds throughout the afternoon and evening.
The drop in temperatures will continue into Tuesday, with the NWS forecasting highs in the high 60s and predicting the reformation of the marine layer that will bring drizzle and cooler air extending through the entire week. This shift ushers in a period of low clouds and fog, particularly in the valleys, which could see minimal sunlight and slow clearing…