Southern California residents are experiencing cooler temperatures and an unusual spring weather pattern, the National Weather Service San Diego reported. Today's high temperatures across the region are "as much as 8 to 12 degrees below average for the mountains and valleys. " Coastal areas are seeing highs only between 61 and 64 degrees, and inland regions range from 57 to 72 degrees, depending on elevation and proximity to the desert. NWS San Diego forecasts that these cooler conditions will persist through Thursday.
A low-pressure system is responsible for the unseasonal chill and strong winds, gusts hitting between 50 to 60 mph in the mountains and deserts, and even isolated cases of up to 70 mph, according to the NWS San Diego. This system is bringing light rain across the region, with coastal areas expecting around one-tenth of an inch and the mountains receiving a quarter to half an inch of rain, the Area Forecast Discussion from the National Weather Service revealed, and for those looking forward after this bout of weather, Friday and the weekend are predicted to be drier with temperatures warming closer to average for this time of year.
Travelers and commuters should be prepared for gusty and potentially hazardous conditions as "stronger west to northwest winds across the coastal waters will spread inland into the coast and valleys during Tuesday afternoon," as stipulated by the National Weather Service's Area Forecast Discussion. Furthermore, those venturing to sea should note that a Small Craft Advisory and a Gale Watch have been issued for coastal to 60 nm out, including San Clemente Island, with possible gales expected Tuesday through Wednesday morning.
The National Weather Service's 7-day forecast for the San Diego area indicates a variety of conditions throughout the week, with a chance of scattered showers and breezy winds.
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