The National Weather Service San Diego has issued a wind advisory for parts of Southern California, with strong and gusty northerly winds expected to batter the coastal foothills, valleys, and eastern Orange County through early this afternoon. The gusts, reaching up to 50 mph near the Cajon Pass and the coastal slopes of the Santa Ana Mountains, are creating a blusterous day for the residents and a potential hazard for drivers, according to the NWS Forecast Office.
The whipping winds are courtesy of a high-pressure system dominating the region, but they are expected to wind down later today. For those looking to bask in warmer temperatures, you're in luck. The same system is ushering in warmer, dryer conditions through Thursday. However, don't shed those layers yet, as a low-pressure system from the northwest is forecasted to bring cooler temperatures and a chance for light showers this coming weekend, according to the Area Forecast Discussion by the National Weather Service San Diego.
Today's coastal high temperatures will be the week's warmest, but they're set to retreat slowly over the coming days. Meanwhile, inland areas might sweat a little longer as they continue to warm into Thursday. The forecast suggests a potential coastal eddy could bring back patches of coastal low clouds as early as Wednesday morning, but they’re more likely to roll in on Wednesday night or Thursday morning.
Looking ahead, the weekend might necessitate umbrellas with "a chance for generally light showers between Saturday and Monday with uncertain timing." The low-pressure system lurking off the West Coast could also spell cooler days ahead, with Sunday's high temperatures expected to be below average and some areas possibly feeling a chill as much as 8 to 12 degrees lower than what's typical for this time of year. But fear not, a modest warm-up is expected come Monday and Tuesday for everyone looking forward to shedding those springtime layers, just not yet.
High wind advisories are in place until 2 PM PDT today. Sailors can breathe easily. No hazardous marine conditions are expected through Saturday. The NWS has not requested Skywarn activation, but weather spotters should remain vigilant and report any significant weather conditions they encounter.
