2 weeks Ago By Jacob Smith
As turbulent weather sweeps through parts of California, the National Weather Service (NWS) in San Diego provides residents with crucial updates. Today's forecast sees a slight temperature dip, with coastal areas ranging from 58 to 61 degrees and inland valleys hitting a cooler 51 to 63 degrees. According to the NWS San Diego, occasional showers will continue into Thursday, particularly over the mountains, where rainfall could reach up to half an inch with possible thunderstorms in inland areas.
For those residing above 5000 feet, snow showers are expected to linger into Thursday evening. The weather service's forecast discussion reveals a predicted snowfall of a "few inches is possible above 5000 feet with locally 4 to 7 inches above 7500feet," indicating a brief winter comeback. While the low-pressure system that brought the cooler temperatures will start to dissipate on Friday, leading to a gradual warming trend, the Area Forecast Discussion warns of lingering showers, driven by the residual moisture, in the mountains and inland valleys on Friday afternoon.
Looking further ahead, the post-storm recovery will usher in dry and warmer conditions. The NWS assures high temperatures warming to around average over the weekend and 10 to 15 degrees above average for inland areas for the middle of next week. Beachgoers and marine enthusiasts are advised to exercise caution as the High Surf Advisory remains in effect through noon for San Diego County coastal areas, with surf reaching 4 to 7 feet and the possibility of dangerous rip currents and beach erosion.
The NWS also provides guidance for aviation, highlighting that scattered to occasionally broken clouds ranging from 2500-4500 feet MSL will persist throughout today and tonight. Inland areas, especially the coastal mountain slopes of San Diego County, might face cigs below 3000 feet MSL and light showers. It's also important for mariners to note that gale warnings are in place this morning, expected to diminish throughout the afternoon, but will persist through early Thursday in outer waters.
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