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San Diego County Feels the Chill with Temperatures Plunging Below Seasonal Norms

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Published on September 17, 2024
San Diego County Feels the Chill with Temperatures Plunging Below Seasonal NormsSource: Andrewthebobo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Residents across San Diego County experienced cooler temperatures today, with highs remaining significantly below average for this time of year. The National Weather Service San Diego highlighted that the high temperatures today for the coast and valleys are in the upper 60s to mid-70s. The coastal and valleys' highs showed little change from Monday, yet the mountains and inland valleys faced even cooler temperatures, ranging from 15 to 20 degrees below the norm.

This morning, early risers and commuters in San Diego County faced a slight chance of light showers, particularly affecting the coastal waters and extending inland to the mountainous regions. The NWS San Diego points out that this could affect drivers' visibility: There is a slight chance for light showers this morning, mainly for the San Diego County coastal waters inland to the mountains.

According to the latest Area Forecast Discussion, the cool trend is predicted to persist until Thursday. Well-below-average high temperatures will continue through Thursday, with high temperatures for the mountains and inland valleys as much as 15 to 20 degrees below average. The region will also see another chance for light showers on Thursday and Thursday night as a new low-pressure system rolls in from the northwest.

Navigators of the skies and seas can anticipate standard conditions for the most part. The aviation outlook suggests some variability with low cloud presence in the morning, potentially affecting flight paths. The forecast mentions that areas of variable low clouds with bases varying 2500-3500 feet MSL and tops to 6500 feet will continue this morning. Maritime activities should not be impeded as no hazardous marine conditions are expected through Saturday. However, pilots and sea captains should stay updated with the latest weather information for any changes in conditions.