2021 Christmas Forecast: What Weather To Expect In Encinitas

ENCINITAS, CA — Heading over the hills and through the woods this Christmas? Before the holidays arrive in Encinitas, know what Mother Nature has in store for your travel plans or celebrations.

Will we see showers or clear skies this weekend? Though southern Californians aren't in for a white Christmas, the holiday will likely be a washout.

If you're heading out of town after work Thursday, be careful — Encinitas will be under a flood watch until Friday morning, as flooding due to excessive rainfall "continues to be possible." The chance of rain is 70 percent.

If you're staying in town on Christmas Eve, expect much of the same on Dec. 24. Temperatures will reach a high of 59 degrees, with a low of 52 degrees, and there's a 91 percent chance of rain.

By Christmas Day, conditions in Encinitas will be drier. Expect a mostly sunny and cloudy day, with a high of 57 degrees and a low of 49 degrees.

Want a second opinion on this year's holiday forecast? The National Weather Service forecast calls for much of the same.

The NWS predicts heavy rain on Dec. 23 and Christmas Eve, with a "chance of showers" on Christmas Day.