Light rain made a subtle appearance in San Diego County on Black Friday, adding a touch of gray to the day's shopping scene. Despite overnight showers leaving the area with a modest increase in rainfall, ranging from 0.01 to 0.11 inches, many shoppers remained undeterred per NBC San Diego.
Harbison Canyon and Otay Mountain received the most rainfall at 0.08 inches, standing out in an otherwise dry county. The desert regions, however, envied this bounty, as they awaited drops that never arrived. San Diego experienced slightly cooler temperatures and gusty winds ranging from 30-45 mph, thanks to a low-pressure system.
Weather enthusiasts turned their attention to forecasts, with the National Weather Service hinting at scattered showers. The service suggested that the showers would become more confined to the coastal slopes as the day progressed.
Good morning! Here's a look at the latest rainfall totals from the scattered, light showers this morning: https://t.co/UAtQmHTkpx. Scattered light showers are forecast to become more confined to the coastal slopes of the mountains as we get later in the day. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/mMcGHyCbIG
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) November 24, 2023
A subtle change is on the horizon as Santa Ana winds, known for their unpredictable nature, are expected to arrive on Saturday. The winds will bring weak to locally moderate gusts, with some areas experiencing brief gusts over 50 mph.
Although Saturday maintains a cooler vibe, areas west of the mountains might experience a slight increase, with highs mostly ranging from 65 to 70 degrees. Meanwhile, the lower deserts may flirt with 70 degrees.
