Weather Update: Expectations for the Pacific North of Costa Rica This Weekend
After a cloudy afternoon and a brief “garua” or, light drizzle, in town yesterday, Las Catalinas moves into this Friday anticipating some shifts in local weather patterns, particularly as we head into the weekend. A significant influence on these changes will be a mass of dry air settling over the region, promising a shift towards more stable conditions with a low chance of precipitation.
The entire North Pacific region should expect an uptick in trade winds, with gusts varying from moderate to strong. This won't be confined solely to the Pacific; the Central Valley will also experience these strong gusts of wind. Looking at recent precipitation trends, the Caribbean and Northern Guanacaste have experienced substantial rainfall in the past few days, but there has been a notable decline in precipitation over the last few hours, with amounts not exceeding 10 mm (about 0.39 in). This weather pattern is expected to continue into the weekend as the dry air mass from the Caribbean Sea asserts its influence, creating a more stable atmospheric pattern. For today's forecast, variable cloudiness will dominate the morning hours, with occasional light rains near the coast, but not exceeding 10 mm (about 0.39 in). As the day progresses, any rainfall expected in Guanacaste would be concentrated in mountainous areas, so Las Catalinas expects a sunny weekend.
While the weather outlook is sunny and bright for those of us in Guanacaste, anyone traveling to Limón and surrounding areas may find streams and rivers flowing at higher levels. Get ready for an incredible weekend right in your backyard. It will be a great time to get out and explore the trails and beaches in town.