The rain has exited the region this quiet Thursday morning. There are no big changes to the forecast -
this stormy pattern will remain through most of next week. This will bring some much needed rainfall to the area!
The
next system will bring showers and isolated downpours late Friday and
persist intermittently through Sunday afternoon, though the bulk of the
rain should be gone early Sunday. An isolated thunderstorm is also possible Saturday afternoon. Snow levels will range 5,000 to 6,000 feet late Friday, then steadily drop on Saturday to 4,000 to 5,000 feet. Snow levels will rise a bit on Sunday in advance of our next storm system with levels ranging 4,500 to 5,500 feet. Local mountains in San Diego County should receive a few inches of snow accumulation.
A stronger storm will descend into the area next Monday and Tuesday. This system will bring periods of rain and occasional downpours. An isolated thunderstorm with heavy hail is also possible. Snow levels will plummet as Arctic air plunges southward. Snow levels should be 3,000 to 4,000 feet Monday, and as low as 2,500 to 3,500 feet Tuesday. Local mountains will receive an additional several inches of snow accumulation.
We could possibly see yet another storm by next Thursday/Friday, though this is far down the road and there could be adjustments to the track of this storm.
I've posted the projected rain and snow totals from this Friday through next Wednesday morning. As always, visit the San Diego National Weather Service for all of the latest weather advisories, watches and warnings. Also, CalTrans is a great resource for road conditions.
Stay safe out there!
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| Projected total precipitation Friday 1-22 to Wednesday 1-27 |
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| Projected snowfall Friday 1-22 to Wednesday 1-27 |
