Showers, Thunderstorms Headed For San Diego County

SAN DIEGO, CA — A winter weather warning is in effect in parts of the San Diego County in mountain communities starting Wednesday with heavy snow and windy conditions expected.

The winter weather warning for Pine Valley and Alpine will be in effect until 10 a.m. Friday with wet snow and up to 5 inches of snow above elevations of 4,000 feet in the forecast.

The National Weather Service is warning drivers to plan for slippery road conditions and hazardous conditions could impact commutes Thursday.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout San Diego County starting Wednesday, with periods of gusty winds.

This week looks fairly cool, with daytime temperatures in the low 60s for the coast and valleys, mid-40s in the mountains and the mid-60s to low 70s for the deserts.

Marine forecasters said northwest winds of 20 to 25 knots with some gusts exceeding 30 knots and seas 9 to 14 feet will lead to hazardous boating conditions.

"Stronger westerly winds and higher seas will arrive Wednesday night and continue into Friday morning. Tuesday will be dry and slightly warmer," the NWS said.

— City News Service