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ITS ALL ABOUT THE WEATHER...
The current forecast updated Saturday, April 26th at 4:00PM is....
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S TO LOWER 80S. WEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
While we can practically guarantee that it won't snow, the possibility of high winds, fog, or temperatures in the 70's do exist. Just how possible? Local meteorologist and volunteer observer Dr. Robert J. Renard has been tracking the weather on the central coast for many years and offers the following history of the weather conditions at the Big Sur Marathon.
- April 27, 1986: Low 44º, high 65º Max gust of 28 mph
- April 26, 1987: Low 47º, high 64º Max gust of 20 mph
Light fog through 9:00 a.m.
- April 24, 1988: Low 44º, high 60º Max gust of 19 mph
- April 23, 1989: Low 47º, high 64º Max gust of 21 mph
Light rain showers early afternoon .08 inches
- April 29, 1990: Low 44º, high 58º Max gust of 34 mph
Windy all day; gusts damaging trees and powerlines
- April 28, 1991: Low 44º, high 70º Max gust of 20 mph
- April 26, 1992: Low 50º, high 78º Max gust of 12 mph
- April 25, 1993: Low 48º, high 72º Max gust of 28 mph
- April 24, 1994: Low 43º, high 59º Max gust of 28 mph
Light showers from midnight to 10:00am,
late evening .21 inches
- April 23, 1995: Low 48º, high 77º Max gust of 17 mph
Earthquake (mag 5.0) 12:41am, Hollister, felt locally
- April 28, 1996: Low 49º, high 82º Max gust of 15 mph
- April 27, 1997: Low 51º, high 62º Max gust of 35 mph
in afternoon
- April 26, 1998: Low 46º, high 72º Max gust of 17 mph
- April 25, 1999: Low 50º, high 56º Max gust of 20 mph
- April 30, 2000: Low 45º, high 72º Max gust of 22 mph
- April 29, 2001: Low 42º, high 64º Max gust of 21 mph
- April 28, 2002: Low 40º, high 61º Max gust of 16 mph
- April 27, 2003: Low 43º, high 62º Max gust of 17 mph
- April 25, 2004: Low 51º, high 86º Max gust of 16 mph
unusual hot day, previous maximum of 82º in 1996
- April 24, 2005: Low 47º, high 62º Max gust of 17 mph
- April 30, 2006: Low 50º, high 68º Max gust of 15 mph
As you can see, we've had cold, heat, winds, an earthquake and fog...but usually the weather is just about perfect. And what can you expect this year?
The prediction for "normal" conditions is....
| Probability of rain |
16% |
| Temp range |
46º to 64º |
| Max gust |
21 mph |
| Chance of fog, late night into daylight |
27% |
So "in general" expect early morning fog, usually clearing by noon, cool temps at the Start, a moderate headwind and just about perfect running conditions. But...if Mother Nature decides to change things, well, keep in mind that weather is just a prediction till it happens.
The current forecast updated Saturday, April 26th at 4:00PM is....
SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S TO LOWER 80S. WEST WINDS
5 TO 15 MPH.
For more details see
http://www.weather.nps.navy.mil/wx/current/mry_fcst.html
Have a great race!
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