2021 Christmas Forecast: What Weather To Expect In La Mesa

LA MESA-MOUNT HELIX, CA — Heading over the hills and through the woods this Christmas? Before the holidays arrive in La Mesa-Mount Helix, 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 — La Mesa-Mount Helix will be under a flood watch until Friday morning.

If you're staying in town on Christmas Eve, expect much of the same on Dec. 24. Temperatures will reach a high of 61 degrees, with a low of 51 degrees. There's a 97 percent chance of rain, with heavy showers in the morning.

By Christmas Day, conditions in La Mesa-Mount Helix will be drier. Expect a cool and mostly sunny day, with a high of 58 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 tonight into tomorrow, with a "chance of showers" tomorrow night and on Christmas Day.