San Diegans are in for a mixed bag of cool temps and bone-chilling winds, with the National Weather Service forecasting highs in the 60s across the lowlands today and gusty conditions through the weekend. The city will see "highs in the 60s across the lowlands, 50s in the high desert and foothills, and 40s in the mountains," detailed the forecast from NWS San Diego.
A blustery weekend awaits as the NWS warns of gusts reaching up to 70 mph in the mountains and 50 mph in the deserts late Saturday through Sunday morning, and the Coast isn't being spared with an expected 25-35 mph gusts making for a brisk conclusion to the week. According to the NWS San Diego X account, the weather today will be "close to average with a mix of sun and high clouds."
Good morning, all! Temperatures today will be close to average with a mix of sun and high clouds ⛅️ #CAwx pic.twitter.com/AaAbAKHCjK
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) January 5, 2024
The cold isn't letting up anytime soon either, with Saturday morning poised to greet residents with temperatures ranging from the balmy 30s to mid-40s across the lowlands and plummeting into the icy teens and 20s in the mountains, courtesy of the "fair weather forecast today and Saturday with cool days and cold nights," as per the Area Forecast Discussion of the NWS.
Outdoor enthusiasts and maritime operators should brace for "northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft possible," stemming from a Gale Watch in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday night, the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFSGX) indicates while gardeners should beware, as "frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered," alerts the NWS's Frost Advisory posted on their Watches, Warnings & Advisories page.
As locals wrap up their work week, today's sunny skies are providing a calm before the storm, with a peak at 65 degrees before dropping to the mid-40s tonight, "Clear, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight," forecasts the NWS's Detailed Forecast. The NWS also advises "light offshore flow will keep dry and cold continental air prevailing over the region," ensuring San Diegans will need to bundle up for at least a few more days.
