San Diegans can expect to steadily bask in slightly above-average temperatures stretching from the coast to the mountains until at least Thursday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The forecast calls for high temperatures today hovering in the low to mid-60s near the coast, reaching mid-60s to around 70 in the valleys. The Apple and Lucerne Valleys will see upper 50s to mid-60s, while the lower deserts will feel around 70 degrees, with mountain areas from 4500 to 7000 feet elevation mostly in the 50s, as reported by NWS Forecast: San Diego.
Despite the welcoming warmth, the marines should prepare to navigate two large, long period, west swells potentially churning up to 13 feet from Thursday through Saturday, mainly impacting the outer waters and inner waters south of Point Loma. NWS San Diego's Twitter account also pushes to raise awareness that from Tuesday and Wednesday, San Diego County beaches could see surf heights of 4-6 feet, ramping up to a formidable 8-12 feet by weekend. This information is supported by a tweet from the official NWS San Diego account.
Goooood morning everyone! Here's a look at the highs today. It'll be a mild day with some high clouds, and high temperatures in the 60s and 70s for most places at lower elevations. The mountains will have highs in the 50s. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/ifJLgKUQpL
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) December 26, 2023
As posted in the detailed forecast on the NWS website, the city will see patchy fog until 10 am through the end of the week, with Thursday highs peaking near 67 under mostly sunny skies. However, by the weekend, fans of San Diego's usually sun-drenched days should expect to see showers likely, mainly after 4 am Friday and before 10 am Saturday, with a cooling trend ushering in the New Year and chances for showers stretching into the following Monday and late Wednesday of next week.
Residents and visitors alike should prepare to adjust their outdoor plans, as late Friday ushers in a potential series of low-pressure systems that will bring significantly cooler temperatures and precipitation. The mountains could even receive a dusting of snow, with levels initially starting around 6500 feet and dropping to 5500 to 6000 feet. "The snow level is expected to lower from around 6500 feet initially, to around 5500 to 6000 feet by the time the precipitation ends," detailed the Area Forecast Discussion on the NWS website, warning of the upcoming shift in weather patterns and encouraging San Diegans to remain vigilant and report significant weather observations as part of their Skywarn program.
