Showers Continue To Diminish Across San Diego County

SAN DIEGO, CA — Showers across San Diego County were expected to gradually diminish Sunday with most areas drying out by midday, while gusty onshore winds may continue through the afternoon, the National Weather Service said.

San Diego County mountains and valleys received the most rainfall, with several areas receiving more than a half-inch of rain, the NWS said.

Weak to moderate Santa Ana winds were forecast to develop Sunday night and prevail through midweek.

High temperatures along the coast Sunday were predicted to be 65 to 70 degrees with overnight lows of 44 to 50. Western valley highs were expected to be 66-71 and 61-66 near the foothills with overnight lows of 42 to 48.

Highs in the mountains were expected to be 55 to 64 with overnight lows of 37 to 44, and highs in the deserts will be 78 to 83 with overnight lows of 49 to 58.

Upper ridging was predicted to slowly build in from the west throughout the week ahead, forecasters said. This may result in significant warming with a few record highs possible.

High temperatures Tuesday through Thursday were expected to top out at 10 to 15 degrees above seasonal norms for many coastal and valley locations, the NWS said. Similar warmth was expected for the deserts Friday and Saturday as the ridge pushes eastward. The combination of enhanced offshore winds and very warm temperatures could lead to elevated fire weather conditions Tuesday through Thursday.

A small craft advisory was in effect along coastal waters through 11 p.m. Sunday for northwest winds 15-20 knots gusting 25-30 knots and combined seas 7 to 11 feet. No hazardous marine conditions were expected Monday through Friday.

Surf of 3 to 6 feet was predicted through early Monday, with local sets to 7 feet on San Diego County beaches south of Del Mar. The surf was expected to begin to subside late Monday morning.

—City News Service