Foggy conditions have been observed this morning along San Diego's coastline, but the haze is expected to clear by 10 AM. The remainder of the day will bring mostly sunny skies with a comfortable high near 68 degrees. Tonight, locals can anticipate a cloud increase, with mild lows around 51 degrees, the gentle winds of the west bidding a temporary retreat before calm sets in, according to the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead, Tuesday promises clouds in the morning before giving way to clearer skies and a high near 63. Still, the tranquility is set to be interrupted as an atmospheric river is poised to direct moisture into California from Tuesday through Friday, bringing cooler temperatures and chances for rainfall across the region, especially north of Los Angeles, per the forecast discussion from National Weather Service San Diego. Gusts could reach 40 to 50 mph in mountainous and desert areas, contributing to a dynamic and potentially tumultuous midweek.
While rainfall accumulations in San Diego County are projected to be below a tenth of an inch, the south slopes of the San Bernardino County mountains may see 1 to 2 inches, dropping to one-third inch in northern parts of the county, reported by the NWS San Diego. Snow levels are predicted to hover above 7500 feet, descending slightly to around 7000 feet by Friday. Thursday through Friday carries a continued chance of rain, with showers mainly expected before the afternoon.
The cooler, wetter conditions may lead to temperatures 4 to 8 degrees below average in the valleys through Friday, with coastal and valley highs primarily in the upper 50s to mid-60s. While some warming and drying could grace next weekend, the indications are that Sunday's high temperatures will remain a few degrees below average, and the prospects for precipitation largely abate after Friday night. The looming atmospheric conditions convey a message of restraint, hinting that spring may yet be teasing Californians with its capricious prelude.
