Our next storm system is developing in the Pacific Ocean. You can spot it spiraling in the satellite loop below. A piece of energy will dive down the backside of this system and into our area on Thursday.
Rain with isolated downpours are likely through most of Thursday, then showers will become more intermittent on Friday. I'm expecting most of the rain to be gone by Saturday morning.
Snow levels won't drop as low as I earlier anticipated, though some of the higher peaks in San Diego County could see some snow. Snow levels will start at 8,000 feet Thursday, then drop to 5,500 by Friday.
I've posted the computer projected rain and snow totals through Saturday morning below.
Another storm system will bring more rain to the area for next Monday and Tuesday. We could see some patchy drizzle ahead of it on Sunday, though most of the day looks dry. I'll keep an eye on it and bring more details later.
Afterwards, it's looking like another dry and warm pattern will build for the middle of the month - very similar to what we're seeing now.
