A slow-moving storm will bring damaging winds, and periods of rain, and snow for the rest of the week.
Rain will start out lightly on Tuesday, but the winds will be powerful. Winds will intensify in the afternoon, peaking early Wednesday morning.
The storm will move slowly with the chance for rain and snow through the weekend. Rain impacts will be felt later in the week, most likely Thursday through Saturday.
Temperatures will drop to almost 20 degrees below normal on Wednesday, although the cold air will begin to filer in on Tuesday and spread eastward. Below and near record breaking cold temperatures are expected for most of the week.
Wind:
High Wind Warning will be in effect from 10pm Tuesday to 8pm Wednesday for westerly winds of 25 to 35mph and peak gusts up to 60mph.
A High Wind Warning will be in effect for the deserts from 4pm Tuesday until 6pm Wednesday for westerly winds of 35 to 55mph and peak gusts to 90mph.
A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 10pm Tuesday until 6pm Wednesday for the inland valleys for westerly winds of 20 to 30mph and peak gusts to 45mph.
Rain:
The first wave of rain will be lighter with most areas receiving less than .50" through Wednesday. The second wave will bring more widespread rain that will be heavy at times and bring the threat of localized flooding and ponding on the roadways Thursday through Saturday. Preliminary forecast totals will range between 1 to 3 inches of rain.
Snow:
The first wave of snow will be lighter but will bring unusually low snow levels between 2,500' and 3,500'. Preliminary accumulations of 1 to 3" are expected. The snow coupled with wind gusts of 50 to 90mph will lead to dangerous blizzard-like conditions. The second wave will bring heavier and more impactful snowfall leading to travel difficulty and the likelihood of school closures. Snow levels Thursday through Saturday will hover between 3,000' and 4,000' where an additional 1 to 12" of snow is possible, but there is higher uncertainty for snowfall totals with this second wave.
A Winter Storm Warning will be in effect in the mountains from 6pm Tuesday until 3pm Saturday for the threat of heavy snow and dangerous winds.
Elevations:
Above 5,000': Mt. Laguna, Palomar Mountain, Lookout Mountain
Above 4,000': Julian, Ranchita, Tierra Del Sol
Above 3,000': Pine Valley, Pine Hills, Descanso, Warner Springs, Otay Mountain
Above 2,500': Campo, Oak Grove, Santa Ysabel
Above 2,000': Alpine, Potrero
Showers finally taper off on Sunday, but the cold air will linger. There remains some uncertainty as far as rain and snow totals as the track of the storm will determine how much we get so be sure to stay with the Pinpoint Weather Team all week for the latest updates.
Please be safe and stay with our ABC 10News Weather Team as we track the storm, and a friendly reminder to check your tire pressure and tread, replace windshield wipers if needed, clear gutters, secure loose outdoor items. Fill sandbags if you live in an area that may flood, you may need those later in the week.
Tuesday's Highs:
Coast: 61-65°
Inland: 62-67°
Mountains: 55-63°
Deserts: 71-77°
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