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A typical June Gloom morning consists of marine stratus clouds covering the coast of southern California, [2] extending a varying distance inland depending on the strength of the June Gloom effect that day. On a strong June Gloom day, the clouds and fog may cover the San Francisco Bay Area, penetrate far inland down valleys such as the Salinas ...
Dense fog and a deep marine layer are expected to remain the prevailing weather pattern in the Los Angeles region this week, an unusual development for late September bringing clouds and cooler ...
The seasonal occurrence of damp, cool and cloudy weather in Southern California, also known as 'June gloom,' has arrived right on schedule, and according to AccuWeather meteorologists, it will ...
These extended periods of cloudiness are usually a consequence of a weak area of low pressure above the marine layer which increases its depth, making it more difficult for surface heating to evaporate the clouds within it. These periods of persistent overcast have inspired colloquialisms such as "May Gray", "June Gloom", "No Sky July" and ...
Occasionally the marine layer becomes particularly deep, and the clouds on land can persist all day. This can happen at any time of the year, inspiring colloquialisms such as "May Gray" or "June Gloom". An approaching frontal system or trough can also drive the marine layer onshore. [1]
Southern California can expect cooler weather over the next few days, with a deep marine layer pattern bringing low clouds and fog similar to May and June.
In contrast with the sunny summer, late spring in southern California is often overcast. This period, known to the locals as "May Gray" and "June Gloom", dims the coastal skies of sunny southern California. [6] During this time, the coastal clouds may remain all day, but often give way to some hazy afternoon sunshine.
May gray and June gloom are natural heat shields for Southern California. Researchers say their days may be numbered due to climate change. May gray and June gloom are threatened by climate change.