As the Santa Ana winds keep gusting through the region, the National Weather Service San Diego forecasts peak wind gusts of 30-45 mph, predominantly affecting the passes, canyons, and foothills. The accompanying high temperatures are expected to match this intensity, peaking today before Thanksgiving temps cool off slightly yet remain above normal by 5 to 10 degrees, according to the NWS San Diego.
The same source reports that while the winds are expected to ease by Thursday, they've been nothing short of strong today, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph in some areas, creating potential challenges for holiday travel, particularly in areas below the favored passes and canyons. Additionally, the Area Forecast Discussion from the National Weather Service informs us of high pressure aloft and offshore flow causing further warming for the day, "High temperatures for today will range from the lower to mid 70s near the coast to the lower to mid 80s for the valleys and inland Orange County with the lower deserts around 80."
As for the weekend, forecasters anticipate an incoming storm system which may disrupt the sunny spell, though any precipitation will likely be mild, with expected rainfall amounts totaling 0.1" or less. Predictions for the mountains could see slightly higher totals, but overall, the wet weather is expected to be light and dissipate as we head into Sunday.
Looking ahead, the National Weather Service San Diego's discussion notes that "A low pressure system from the north will bring additional cooling on Sunday and Sunday night along with a chance of showers," with lower temperatures and chances of showers persisting throughout the end of the weekend, although the inclement weather does not seem to be too severe, it could cool down the warm spell that's graced the coastal areas and valleys with temperatures in the 60s and the lower deserts in the lower 70s.
