San Diegans are in for a cooler, breezier week ahead, with potential showers adding. Coastal and valley areas can expect low clouds persisting through Monday morning and night, with a low-pressure system slated to introduce stronger onshore winds and a chance of showers extending from the coast to the mountains between Monday night and Tuesday night. A gradual warming and drying trend is anticipated from Wednesday through Friday. Still, the reprieve could be brief as marine layer clouds and fog are predicted to return to coastal areas next weekend.
Monday is expected to be particularly cooler, temperatures may dip as much as 12 degrees below normal inland, per the NWS San Diego. The wind gusts are also set to intensify starting late Monday, with forecasts indicating gusts could reach up to 55 mph in wind-prone mountain and desert areas. While rainfall chances increase for Tuesday and Wednesday, there’s still some uncertainty regarding the exact timing and amounts.
As reported by the Area Forecast Discussion from NWS San Diego, the approaching weather system from the north is expected to bring colder air and potentially impact travel with gusty westerly winds. Tuesday is projected to be the peak of this cold spell, with temperatures across the inland valleys, mountains, and deserts plunging far below typical readings for this time of year. The same system could deliver up to an inch of rainfall in certain areas, though Southern San Diego County may see less than a tenth of an inch. Snow is anticipated above 7500 feet, with minor accumulations expected in resort areas…