SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Smoke from the Border 2 fire has caused the air quality alert to be extended west of the mountains.
As of Saturday evening, you can expect poor air quality to linger to at least 10 a.m. on Sunday.
If you smell smoke, make sure to stay indoors while running an air conditioner or air purifier.
If you have to go outside while you can smell smoke, wear a mask.
However, the smoke forecast is greatly decreasing as rain is heading towards San Diego County!
So far Saturday evening, we have seen some light showers move in to several areas.
This is a part of that cold Pacific storm that has been diving towards Southern California.
You can expect to keep the umbrella handy, as showers are expected through Tuesday.
Forecast models predict rain will peak Sunday night into Monday. Showers become more scattered into Tuesday.
Rain totals for parts of the county may see up to an inch of rain.
The mountains also have a Winter Weather Advisory from this afternoon until Monday afternoon.
Snow levels are dropping to about 4,000 ft by Sunday and hazardous travel conditions are expected.
Higher elevations may see anywhere from 1-6” of snow, along with wind gusts as fast as 55 miles per hour.
A wind advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. on Sunday for our desert communities.
Along with this weekend storm- a cool down! Check out these temperatures.
Sunday’s Highs:
Coast: 58-62°
Inland: 55-60°
Mountains: 44-51°
Deserts: 62-66°
