San Diegans should be prepared for a week of varied weather conditions, from frosty mornings to potential high winds, before temperatures swing above average mid-week. According to the National Weather Service San Diego, areas of frost were expected Sunday morning, Nov 17, notably impacting wind-sheltered valleys in the Inland Empire and San Diego County. Despite the chilly start, temperatures were forecasted to climb slightly higher than the previous day, with highs ranging between the mid-40s to high 70s across various regions.
Monday is set to bring a shift with a minor temperature dip and the possible development of low clouds along the coast in the morning. An important note is that areas west of the mountains will experience a few degrees of cooling. Additionally, "patchy low clouds and fog could develop along the coast Monday morning," per an area forecast discussion from the National Weather Service. It's forecasted that the rest of the week will see an uptick in Santa Ana winds from Tuesday to Thursday, prompting temperatures to climb above the norm from Wednesday through Friday.
As we move toward the weekend, the possibility of a cooling trend with increasing marine layer clouds comes into the picture. The forecast, as it stands, is tentative about whether precipitation will grace us next Sunday, with significant uncertainty still shadowing it. Due to weak Santa Ana winds, wind gusts are expected to reach up to 45 mph in certain areas early next week.
Meanwhile, marine and beach conditions around the region remain moderate. A frost advisory was issued until 9 AM PST this Sunday morning for several valleys, as mentioned in a Weather Service advisory. Although high tides peaked this morning near 7 feet, the lower surf levels have lessened concerns of potential tidal overflow. Spotters and the general public are encouraged to report significant weather conditions, as Skywarn activation is not currently requested.
