San Diego is catching a breather from its usual sunny disposition as Mother Nature throws a curveball with cooler temperatures and gusty winds. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), San Diego's winds are set to persist through this afternoon, hitting peak gusts of 40 to 50 mph, with isolated gusts possibly reaching 55 mph. The blustery conditions are expected to subside by evening and completely diminish overnight, giving way to what's predicted to be a much calmer Monday.
In a chilly departure from the norm, today's highs are significantly cooler, with inland areas experiencing temperatures 15-20 degrees below the usual. However, residents can look forward to a little reprieve as Monday promises to swing back to warmth, albeit still a smidgen below typical readings for this time of year. While the wind advisory remains in effect until 8 PM tonight for certain areas, including the Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass, the National Weather Service’s forecast discussion indicates that "Dry weather with slow warming will prevail through most of the upcoming week." The marine scene isn't left untouched by the conditions, with the advisory warning of potentially hazardous boating scenarios due to northwest winds gusting 25 to 30 knots through this evening. For those taking to the seas, caution is advised, especially in the outer waters.
Breaking down the meteorological lingo, today offers a drizzle of light rain trailing through the late morning, giving way to a mostly cloudy cool day and a chill night with gradual clearing. The mountains and deserts continue to withstand the brunt of the gusty conditions through the evening, according to the NWS discussion. Forecasters have kept rain accumulation projections unchanged, with the coastal regions seeing up to 0.25 inches and mountains receiving a bit more - quantities inching towards 0.50 inches with snow possible above 7000 ft. Deserts, on the other hand, are anticipated to miss the rainfall virtually.
Moving into the week, temperatures are set to gradually increase, with a minor bounce back to normal on Wednesday. Predictions at this juncture hint at weak offshore winds and the continued presence of marine layer low clouds near the coast each morning. Looking ahead, there's talk of an upper low moving west late in the week, which could see marine clouds extending further inland over next weekend. The aviation sector isn't spared from the weather upheaval either, with predictions of strong westerly to southwesterly winds after 18Z and caution advised due to potential updrafts and low-level wind shear over and east of the mountains. "Skywarn activation is not requested," but weather spotters are still encouraged to report any significant conditions, rounds off the forecast discussion from the National Weather Service.
