The new year in San Diego County is ushering in a pattern of wet weather, with another low-pressure system set to sweep across the region this weekend. The National Weather Service San Diego is forecasting additional rainfall totals ranging from a quarter of an inch in the southern areas to over an inch in Orange County. Skies are expected to clear slightly today, providing a brief respite before the next rounds of precipitation, but patchy fog could complicate visibility in places like Victorville and the Inland Empire this morning.
Conditions today will be slightly warmer as a weak offshore breeze develops, with temperatures potentially reaching into the upper 60s and low 70s. However, residents should prepare to carry umbrellas once again, with a "series of weak but colder weather systems" poised to bring light to moderate showers from the weekend through the middle of next week, as NWS San Diego reports. Winds are forecasted to increase later in the day as the next trough approaches, possibly leading to a slight uptick in temperatures before the showers recommence.
Along with the rainfall, beachgoers should be cautious as high tides of 6.5 to 7 feet could cause minor coastal overflow and flooding in beach areas and adjacent walkways this weekend. The NWS San Diego has issued a Beach Hazards Statement through Sunday morning for coastal areas in both Orange and San Diego Counties. The mariners, however, can breathe a sigh of relief as no hazardous marine conditions are expected through Tuesday.
For those planning to navigate the skies or seas, clouds hovering around 5000ft MSL will persist over the coastal basin this morning, with the potential for light showers to disrupt visibility to 4-6 SM in patchy rain. These conditions could spread north-northwestward into Orange County by the late morning, according to the same NWS San Diego report. A second wave of showers is expected late Friday evening, and conditions over the coming days will remain dynamic, so it's advised to stay tuned for further updates.
