Temperatures will continue to plummet as a cold winter storm passes over our region, Thursday will be the coldest day of the week with highs 10 to almost 25 degrees below average.
The storm will bring periods of rain showers, gusty winds, and colder temperatures tomorrow and Thursday.
Overnight into early Wednesday morning, we'll see mostly light showers with only a slight chance for any activity during the day. A better chance for scattered light to moderate rainfall arrives late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, tapering off in the late morning and afternoon.
Rainfall totals from tonight to Thursday will range between .10 - .50" from the coast to the mountains; with locally higher amounts in the mountains and less than .10" in the deserts.
Thursday, the coldest day of the week will bring low to mid-60s for the coast and valleys, the biggest drop in temperatures will be in the mountains with highs in the 40s, and the deserts will dip into the 60s.
Chilly overnight lows could lead to areas of patchy frost and freezing temperatures in the mountains. The colder air will also contribute to snow levels lowering to 4,500' by Thursday morning, with a dusting of snow possible for our higher mountains like Palomar Mountain and Mt. Laguna.
Gusty winds are already in place with gusty winds set continue. West to southwesterly gusts of 15 to 25mph for the coast and valleys, and up to 55mph in the mountains and deserts. A Wind Advisory is in effect until midnight for the mountains and deserts, but it's possible the advisory will be extended due to strong winds possible through Thursday.
The storm exits Thursday afternoon, with improving weather Friday. Temperatures warm into the weekend with another slight chance for showers on Monday.
Wednesday's Highs:
Coast: 63-67°
Inland: 58-62°
Mountains: 46-55°
Deserts: 73-76°
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