Rain to continue as series of fronts move across Central Coast

This autumn continues to deliver a mixed bag of gusty Santa Lucia winds, near-record high temperatures, and — most importantly — much-needed rain.

In fact, by the midpoint of November, most Central Coast weather stations are already reporting above-normal precipitation for the month.

The wettest November on record occurred in 1965, when Paso Robles measured 5.2 inches of rain and San Luis Obispo recorded 7.8 inches. In Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria received 4.7 inches, while Santa Barbara collected nearly 7 inches.

Interestingly, despite the 1965-67 rainy season starting in spectacular fashion in November, it ultimately finished below average, with Cal Poly recording just 15.2 inches.

As the numerical weather models indicate, November rainfall records could be challenged — particul