Grab your umbrellas if you're near the coast—showers are expected to douse the San Diego area beginning this morning, with forecasts showing increased activity rolling in through Wednesday. According to the NWS San Diego, San Diego County is expected to bear the brunt of this wet weather, with the highest rainfall amounts.
The weather game in Southern California is set to quickly shift gears, though, as the experts at the National Weather Service predict the system to creep away by Wednesday evening. "The system exits stage right on Wednesday and takes its moisture with it, effectively ending any showers by sunset," the National Weather Service stated in a forecast discussion. Temperatures are said to be on the cooler side, hovering in the 60s across various regions, with chilling dips into the mid-20s to 40s at night.
If you're inland, prepare to experience a meteorological transformation as high pressure builds on Thursday, bringing dry, warmer weather and northeastern winds along with it. "Preliminary indications are for top gusts in top foothill spots to reach about 40 mph," the National Weather Service added. These winds will sometimes extend their influence into the inland valleys, signaling an onset of noticeable weather change for locals and commuters alike.
As for the weekend? Prepare to enjoy some mid-winter warmth, with daytime temperatures expected to rise into the 70s and possibly even nudge 80 in some areas. However, don't be fooled by the daytime heat; nights are forecast to take us on a brisk drop, particularly in spots shielded from the breezy conditions that are anticipated to persist. "Balmy days will be followed by chilly nights for much of the region, but not for those breezy spots," according to the NWS forecast discussion. The contrast might prompt San Diegans to hold onto their layers a bit longer as they navigate the fluctuating weather patterns.
For maritime aficionados, no significant marine troubles are predicted through the weekend, though some breezy northwest winds near 20 to 25 knots can be expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning near San Clemente Island. And for the enthusiasts who keep their gaze toward the sky, the NWS San Diego stated, "Skywarn activation is not requested. However, weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions." A gentle reminder that everyone can play a part in the grand scheme of weather reporting.
