As the sun casts its warm glow over Southern California, residents can anticipate a momentary reprieve with clearer skies before the onset of a new weather disturbance this week. According to the National Weather Service San Diego (NWS), today's weather will remain sunny and warmer, but a significant change is looming. A low-pressure system is expected to sweep through the region on Monday and Tuesday, fostering strong and gusty west winds in the mountains and deserts and potentially tumultuous conditions out on the waters.
A Wind Advisory has been issued for these areas from 11 AM Monday to 11 AM Tuesday. In this atmospheric skirmish, the deserts could experience blowing dust with visibilities plummeting below a quarter mile at times, making travel especially challenging. The NWS San Diego's forecast indicates that while the overall moisture content with this system remains low, there's still a chance for a few showers to grace the western-facing slopes of the mountains, with the most notable effects being a slight dip in temperatures—save for the desert regions, where warmer conditions will prevail due to winds descending from higher elevations.
Wednesday returns to calmer times, with the forecast predicting zonal patterns and only weak perturbations brushing past the area. A slight increase in gusty winds may occur on Thursday, though not enough to warrant another advisory. This tranquility is projected to last through the end of the week, boasting stable and mild temperature variations each day.
For those navigating the coastal waters, the NWS San Diego has prepared mariners for hazardous conditions set to begin Monday evening. A Small Craft Advisory is in place as northwest winds are forecasted to intensify, with wind gusts near 25-30 knots and waves reaching an imposing 6-10 feet through early Tuesday afternoon. Additionally, San Diego County beachgoers should be alert for elevated surf and a heightened risk of rip currents beginning Tuesday.
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