After a long period of dry and warm weather, the pattern is about to become more active with cooler temperatures and chances for rain.
Saturday, 3/1
The first chance for rain arrives early Saturday as a small system passes overhead. This system is weak, and moisture is limited, so only a quick shower or two will pop up. Sunday looks cloudy, cool and mostly dry.
Monday, 3/3
The next system arrives early next week. This system is bigger and will tap into moisture from the south. Computer forecasts have slowed this storm and shifted it north - a trend to watch in the coming days.
As it stands, rain should arrive late Sunday night, then showers will be possible through Monday evening. An isolated shower is still possible in the mountains into early Tuesday.
Snow levels will be fairly high, though the highest peaks in San Diego County could see a quick changeover to snow.
I've posted the rain and snow projections through Tuesday morning below.
Wednesday, 3/5
This system is looking impressive. Be cautioned though, the computers are still erratic with the placement and timing of this storm, so the forecast will change some in the coming days.
Regardless, the computers are becoming a little more consistent with the scenario. Rain with isolated downpours are possible. Again, snow levels look fairly high, though local mountains should see some snow.
This is an evolving situation, so be sure to check forecasts for updates on timing and rain projections.
Tuesday, 3/11 to Thursday 3/13
Long range computer projections are also hinting at a storm around this time period. Snow levels could be lower with this system. This is far into the future, plus I'm skeptical given the overall trend this winter, however, I'll keep watching it and bring updates.
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Computer projected rain totals through next Tuesday morning |
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Computer projected snow totals through next Tuesday morning |
