San Diegans, ready your jackets and maybe keep that umbrella handy if you're venturing into the mountains this weekend. The National Weather Service in San Diego reports temperatures lingering around 5 to 10 degrees below the seasonal norm today, indicating a cooler weekend than we might like for this time of year. Those looking skyward may spot some precipitation later in the afternoon, particularly over the mountains, where the chance of rain is highest according to NWS San Diego.
Inland, some foothills in San Diego and Orange counties might also catch some isolated light rain or drizzle as the day proceeds, and if you're in the right spot, you could be graced with a bit of snow dusting in areas above 5500 feet, say the folks over at the weather department. They're also warning about some blustery conditions through Cajon Pass with max wind gusts whipping around, so secure those loose garden decorations—lest they journey to Oz, and keep an eye out for the wind-related updates, especially if you're driving through the more gust-prone areas.
The weather outlook for the week ahead looks a bit brighter, with NWS San Diego's Area Forecast Discussion signaling a drying trend and milder temperatures from Sunday onward, which is pretty standard fare for Southern California after a cool snap. A positive tilt in the atmospheric ridge should bring us that familiar warm-up, accompanied by weak to moderate Santa Ana winds gusting primarily below the 45 mph mark for a breezy yet comfortable start to the week.
Those planning any coastal excursions shouldn't have to worry about marine advisories; the National Weather Service's marine update indicates smooth sailing through Wednesday. Back on terra firma, the weather prediction for the latter half of the week becomes murkier, with "some ensemble members showing precipitation, though the majority remain warm and dry," indicating the fickleness of weather forecasting, especially as we look further out towards the weekend, per NWS.
