National Weather Service meteorologists earlier this week predicted that much-needed rain would finally fall upon the Bay Area — but now, it appears that the promised wet weather is changing course and heading toward the Central Coast instead. It’s part of a dry trend that could continue as a La Niña weather pattern affects California.

Much of Northern California will experience temperatures near freezing in the morning Tuesday ahead of another dry day. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said Tuesday's forecast high for downtown Sacramento is 61 degrees,