Cool, Wet Start to the Last Week of January
Brisk nights and chilly days persist as we enter the final week of January. Since Saturday, much-needed rain has swept across the region. As of 5 AM, the heaviest totals have been recorded in the northern areas, with Oceanside collecting over 1.06 inches, Julian 0.85 inches, Valley Center 0.81 inches, and around 0.25 inches in Alpine and Carlsbad. Meanwhile, Palomar Mountain recorded 3.2" of snow.
Isolated showers will continue through this afternoon before tapering off by evening. Tuesday is expected to remain mostly dry, with a lighter round of showers anticipated early Wednesday.
Snow showers persist in the mountains, and a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 4 p.m. Monday. Snow levels will hover near 4,000 feet today and rise to 5,000 feet by Tuesday. Julian could see an additional 1–3 inches of snow, while Mount Laguna may receive over 3 more inches.
Temperatures will stay colder than average, with highs 5–15 degrees below seasonal norms. Coastal, valley, and desert areas will struggle to climb out of the 50s today. The coldest temperatures will be in the mountains, where highs will remain in the upper 30s to low 40s.
Expect increasing sunshine on Tuesday before another round of light showers on Wednesday. Drier and calmer conditions are forecast from Thursday into the weekend, with temperatures returning near seasonal by Saturday.
Monday's Highs:
Coast: 55-56°
Inland: 47-56°
Mountains: 40-49°
Deserts: 59-61°
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