Windy weekend ahead

The rain has passed, but county residents can expect the gusty winds to linger.

Northwest winds at 15 to 25 mph will continue through the day, slowing Saturday and Sunday, according to forecasters.

A ridge of high pressure will continue to build over California this weekend, producing offshore winds that will translate into cool mornings but warmer afternoons, according to a forecast by John Lindsey, a marine meteorologist at Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant.

Waves along the coastline are expected to be 10 to 12 feet through today and remain large throughout the weekend.

Clear skies and mostly sunny days will welcome the weekend, with temperatures hovering in the 50s.

The cold front that passed through Thursday produced 0.17 inches of rain at Diablo Canyon, Lindsey reported.

The National Weather Service is predicting a 20 percent chance of showers again Jan. 11.